Adjunct Faculty – Asian & Near Eastern Languages: Arabic (411R, 424R, 495R)

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Asian & Near Eastern Languages: Arabic (411R, 424R, 495R)

Posting End Date: November 5, 2025

• NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Position Start Date: January 5, 2026

Required Degree: PhD in Arabic Language, Arabic Literature, Linguistics, or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Required

• Experience teaching Arabic as a second language to advanced-level students.
• Near-native fluency in modern spoken and written Arabic, with the ability to analyze and teach complex literary texts.
• Advanced proficiency in English to teach Arabic effectively to English-speaking students and communicate with non-Arabic speaking office staff and faculty.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Canvas or 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

• Background in Arabic literature, literary analysis, or comparative literary studies.
• Familiarity with language-proficiency assessment criteria and experience developing fair and accurate assessments.
• 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 discussing stylistic features in Arabic literature and expository prose.
• Ability to evaluate reading comprehension, vocabulary mastery, and textual interpretation through structured assessments.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach Arabic language courses: 411R, 424R, 495R
• 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 Canvas or BYU Learning Suite.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications from the Asian & Near Eastern Languages Department.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

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

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.

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