Adjunct Teaching – German & Russian - RUSS 101, 201 & 301

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

Teach RUSS 101, 201 & 301: Prepare lessons, course materials, and examinations for beginning and intermediate Russian language courses. Classes meet five days a week for a 50-minute period each session. Hold regular student consultations and office hours. Meet in regular consultation with the Russian section’s language program coordinator. The expectation is that the adjunct will teach from the standard textbooks ordered for first- and second-year courses, and will follow the section’s standard syllabi, under the supervision of the Russian section’s language program coordinator.

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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 recommend. All employees 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 doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Second Language Teaching and Acquisition. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Native speaker or near-native speaker of Russian
• Experience teaching Russian courses
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment
• 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.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach RUSS 101, 201 & 301
• Prepare lessons, course materials, and examinations for beginning and intermediate Russian language courses
• Hold regular student consultations and office hours
• Meet in regular consultation with the Russian section’s language program coordinator
• Teach from the standard textbooks ordered for first- and second-year courses
• Follow the section’s standard syllabi, under the supervision of the Russian section’s language program coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time