Center for Language Studies – Adjunct Teaching Faculty – OLD ICELANDIC Language & Literature

Job Title: Center for Language Studies – Adjunct Teaching Faculty – OLD ICELANDIC Language & Literature

Classification: Adjunct Faculty – Teaching. May be filled through day or evening classes. 

Desired start date: January 1, 2025

Posting close date: October 29, 2025

Required Degree: Doctorate 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:
• 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 Old Norse literature.
• 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 assign grades accurately and fairly.

Duties/Expectations

Teach one or more undergraduate Old Icelandic language and literature 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. Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies. 

Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your two recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Documents required at the time of application – Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to the faculty application. Please indicate demonstrated proof of your language proficiency level in the cover letter, as well as any teaching experience you have had.

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration. Must be willing to teach the course(s) in person, on-campus. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

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 recommend.

BYU Mission Alignment:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines 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).

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