Adjunct Teaching - English - Creative Writing (ENGL 218, 317R, 318R, 319R, 320R)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Teach the following Creative Writing courses: ENGL 218 (Creative Writing), ENGL 317R (Writing Creative Nonfiction), ENGL 318R (Writing Fiction), ENGL 319R (Writing Poetry), or ENGL 320R (Writing for Children and Adolescents). Course descriptions are available in the BYU Course Catalog. Each course has required learning outcomes and recommended assignments as set by the English Department. Applicants must be available to teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo Campus and are expected to hold at least three office hours each week, share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty and be responsive to student inquiries in a timely manner. Office hours may be held in person and/or online and instructor must reside in the state of Utah. Adjunct faculty may be required to attend training prior to the start of teaching assignment, depending on prior teaching experience and familiarity with BYU's writing program. Training for new courses is available annually. Additional employee training may be offered periodically (EEO, accessibility, LMS, etc.). Adjunct faculty do not attend regular faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities. However, adjunct faculty are invited to participate in ad hoc workshops and events as coordinated by the English Department's adjunct faculty liaison. 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). 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. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• MFA in Creative Writing, or an MA in English or a comparable field (completed by the start date)
• College-level literature course instruction
• Availability to teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo Campus
• Must reside in the state of Utah
• Updated curriculum vitae

Responsibilities

• Teach Creative Writing courses: ENGL 218, ENGL 317R, ENGL 318R, ENGL 319R, or ENGL 320R
• Hold at least three office hours each week
• Share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty
• Be responsive to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Attend training prior to the start of teaching assignment, if required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees