What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Spanish and Portuguese - SPAN 360, SPAN 465, SPAN 323 A, B, or C, SPAN 321 position at Brigham Young University?
Job Summary
Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Spanish and Portuguese Dept - SPAN 360, SPAN 465, SPAN 323 A, B, or C, SPAN 321
Posting Close Date: April 28, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, April 27, 2025
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
Required Degree: Degree in Spanish translation studies or equivalent (MA required, PhD preferred).
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: Experience teaching Spanish at the university level or at least 3 years working in the language industry, preferably as a provider of translation/interpretation services (EN>>SP and/or SP>>EN) to customers in a variety of fields (or as an inhouse translator on a full time basis). Native or near-native skill in written and spoken Spanish and English is also required.
Duties/Expectations:
- Teach from one to three undergraduate Spanish courses in translation/interpretation, professional languages and/or language and culture (SPAN 360, SPAN 323A, SPAN 323B, SPAN 323C, SPAN 321, and/or SPAN 465) for the Department Spanish & Portuguese from an approved BYU or BYU Online curriculum.
- The position requires the adjunct faculty member to hold office hours for students and be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff.
- Attending department meetings is not a requirement, but on occasion, meetings with the translation faculty might be necessary.
- Participation in the annual Foreign Language Fair is required.
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.
