Icelandic Language Instructor (Evening) - Adjunct

Brigham Young University (BYU); Provo (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position in Icelandic (Evening School) beginning January 4, 2027. You will teach Icelandic language courses to undergraduates, meet with students for guidance, and participate in professional development.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and strong language proficiency, with ability to use BYU Learning Suite and Microsoft Office. The role emphasizes student motivation and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Sufficient proficiency in the target language to teach foundation and upper-division courses.
• Sufficient proficiency in English to teach the target language effectively to English-speaking students.
• Counsel and motivate students regarding language learning.
• Benefit from professional development workshops.
• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, students and people outside the University.
• Willingness to receive additional training in language pedagogy.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Ability to learn and use Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as BYU's Learning Suite.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Icelandic language courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies.
• Meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction and guidance on course content.
• Participate in professional development training workshops and respond to recommendations for improvement.
• Write a course syllabus and set up course materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• Grade all Icelandic Challenge Exams completed during same semester taught.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend in-service training in January 2027.
• Teaching responsibilities begin winter semester 2027, January 4, 2027.

Skills

Language proficiency

English proficiency

Student coaching

Professional development

Professional communication

Computer literacy

LMS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BYU Learning Suite

Job description

Brigham Young University in Utah invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position in Icelandic (Evening School) beginning January 4, 2027. You will teach Icelandic language courses to undergraduates, meet with students for guidance, and participate in professional development.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and strong language proficiency, with ability to use BYU Learning Suite and Microsoft Office. The role emphasizes student motivation and professional communication.