Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - GEORGIAN (Evening Classes)

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

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.

• Teach one or more undergraduate Georgian language or 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.
• Grade all Georgian Challenge Exams completed during same semester taught.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend new instructor training and in-service training in January 2027

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