Adjunct Teaching – Asian & Near Eastern – JAPAN 444

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Job Summary

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching – Asian & Near Eastern – JAPAN 444

Posting Close Date: 04/18/2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, April 17, 2025

Position Start Date: 09/01/2025

Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Japanese language, linguistics, Japanese literature, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Required

• Experience teaching Japanese as a second language, preferably at the college level.
• Near-native fluency in modern spoken and written Japanese, with the ability to analyze and teach complex literary texts.
• Advanced proficiency in English to:
• Teach Japanese effectively to English-speaking students.
• Facilitate discussions on linguistic and literary analysis.
• Proficiency in computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as BYU’s Learning Suite, or the ability to learn such systems quickly.
• Willingness to participate in training and professional development in language pedagogy and second-language acquisition.

Preferred

• Experience teaching Japanese at the college level, particularly in beginning and advanced language courses.
• Background in Japanese literature, literary analysis, or comparative literary studies.
• Familiarity with language-proficiency assessment criteria and experience developing fair and accurate testing procedures.
• Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and lesson plans, particularly in contexts where commercially published instructional materials are limited.
• Experience with translation, cross-linguistic analysis, and discussions of stylistic features in Japanese literature.
• Ability to evaluate reading comprehension, vocabulary mastery, and textual interpretation through structured assessments.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach Japanese 444
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to support student learning and reinforce course content.
• Participate in professional development workshops and implement recommendations for instructional improvement.
• Develop a course syllabus and upload course materials to BYU Learning Suite.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Asian & Near Eastern Languages Department.

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

Documents required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.

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).

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.