This position is a temporary, part-time appointment specifically for in-person instruction on 'Oahu. This semester-to-semester contract may only be teaching one class. There are no associated relocation benefits.
Applications will be reviewed by the program periodically and all candidates will be notified by email if they are chosen to interview for a position.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Culture, Language, & Performing Arts at BYU–Hawaii invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Japanese language instruction. The successful candidate may teach up to 9 credit hours in the Fall and Winter semesters, and 6 credit hours in the Spring semester. Employment begins in the 2027 Winter semester.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach beginning, intermediate, and/or high-level Japanese language courses
- Prepare course materials and assessments following departmental standards
- Provide students with timely feedback and academic support
- Maintain regular office hours
- Manage student tutors and their time sheets
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Japanese, Language Education, or a related field
- Fluency in Japanese and English
- Commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching
- Willingness to teach in-person on BYU–Hawaii’s campus
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Japanese, Second Language Teaching, or related field
- Prior experience teaching Japanese at the college level
- Familiarity with communicative and student-centered teaching approaches
Approximate starting adjunct semester contract $1,425 - $2,175 per credit, the wage offered is dependent upon applicants’ degree and years of university level teaching experience.
As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.
Working at Brigham Young University Hawaii
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY–HAWAII is the preeminent international center of learning in the Pacific. Its small campus is a unique laboratory of intercultural leadership development, where a diverse population of 2,500 students representing over 70 countries live, study, and work together. Small classes taught by expert faculty empower students to master challenging and relevant curriculum, while affordable tuition, financial aid, and online study options make this valuable education more accessible than ever.
Operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a total BYU–Hawaii education involves not only intellectual learning and career preparation, but also moral, ethical, and spiritual enrichment. All the while, students enjoy living and learning in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Graduates go forth to serve, prepared to promote peace and prosperity as leaders worldwide.
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