Adjunct Teaching – English Dept - ENGL 303: Writing Literary Criticism (Evening School)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach ENGL 303: Writing Literary Criticism. The instructor must teach in person on the BYU Provo campus, be available for at least three office hours each week, share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty, and provide assignment feedback in a timely manner. The position requires relocating to and/or residing in Utah for the duration of employment.

Adjunct faculty may be required to attend department training before teaching begins and periodic course coordination meetings. They do not attend department faculty meetings and are not expected to participate in citizenship or research as part of their regular load. They may be invited to take on minimal ad hoc curricular and mentoring assignments, compensated in addition to the teaching contract, and may attend adjunct faculty mini-workshops as their time and interest allow.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address alignment with BYU’s mission and AIMS of a BYU Education, with instructions varying according to whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. New employees who are members of the affiliated church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English or a similar field, completed before the position start date.
• College-level English literature course instruction experience.
• Ability to teach in person on the BYU Provo campus.
• Availability for at least three office hours each week.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement.
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in English or a similar field.
• Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course Writing Literary Criticism, ENGL 303.
• Teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo campus.
• Be available for at least three office hours each week.
• Provide assignment feedback in a timely manner.
• Attend department training before teaching begins and periodic course coordination meetings if required.
• Potentially participate in minimal ad hoc curricular and mentoring assignments if invited.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level