Adjunct Faculty (Faculty of Religious Education)

Brigham Young University – Hawaii•BYU–Hawaii, HI

5d•$1,425 - $2,175•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a temporary, part-time appointment in Religious Education. Due to the subject matter taught, this position is specifically for on-island applicants who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who hold current temple recommends. 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.

Requirements

Support our mission and who are committed to strengthening our students both spiritually and intellectually.
Completely committed to helping prepare students to serve in their families, communities, and the Church throughout the world, with a particular emphasis on Oceania and the Asian Rim region.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be from regionally accredited institutions.
Must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Must receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.
Must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching religious education at Church universities and/or in Seminaries & Institutes is particularly valued.
Additional consideration will be given to those with background and experience in or with Oceania and Asian Rim countries.
Master’s/Doctorate degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach course(s) as needed by the program as a part-time faculty member.
Advising students.
Teaching undergraduate students the gospel of Jesus Christ from the scriptures and modern prophets in a way that helps each student build faith in Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and His Atonement, the restored gospel and living prophets.
Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets university standards.
Planning and creating lesson plans, with learning activities, in-class discussions and assignments designed to meet the purposes of Religious Education.
Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.
Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.