Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - SAMOAN (Evening School)

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - SAMOAN (Evening School)

Close Date: May 26, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree. Must have required degree by start date.

Experience:

Required:

• Sufficient proficiency in the target language to teach foundation and upper-division courses. NOTE: Evidence of proficiency for non-native speakers of the target language may be required.

• 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 and professional development in the field of language pedagogy.

• Working proficiency in computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.

• Ability to learn and successfully use Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as BYU's Learning Suite.

Preferred:

• Academic degree in the target language and/or linguistics.

• Successful experience teaching the target language to speakers of other languages.

• An adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory, and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and to plan lesson activities in languages where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.

• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and the testing procedures needed to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach one or more undergraduate Samoan 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 Samoan 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 AUG/SEP 2026. Teaching responsibilities begin fall semester 2026, September 2, 2026.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple