Desired start date: August 30, 2021
Posting close date: August 24, 2021
Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
Required:
Sufficient proficiency in Turkish to teach foundation and upper-division courses. NOTE: Evidence of proficiency for non-native speakers of Turkish may be required.
Sufficient proficiency in English to:
Teach the target language effectively to English-speaking students
Counsel and motivate students
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 Turkish and/or linguistics
Successful experience teaching Turkish 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 assign grades accurately and fairly
Duties/Expectations:
Teach one or more undergraduate language 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
Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies
Teaching responsibilities start Fall 2021 semester, August 30, 2021
Information required at the time of application – Please list the contact information for three recommenders on the faculty application. They may be contacted and required to submit their letters of reference electronically at some point during the selection process.
Document(s) required at the time of application – Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to the faculty application. Please indicate demonstrated proof your language proficiency level in the cover letter, as well as any teaching experience you have had.
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