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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach ENGL 303: Writing Literary Criticism. The course description and learning outcomes are available in the BYU Course Catalog. The successful candidate must teach in person on the BYU Provo campus, hold at least three office hours each week, share an office with up to two other 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 teaching load. Adjuncts may be invited to take on limited ad hoc curricular or mentoring assignments, with additional compensation, and may attend adjunct faculty mini-workshops as time and interest allow.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. Church members should address their commitment to the Church and BYU's religious mission; applicants who are not Church members should describe their understanding of and commitment to BYU's mission and the Aims of a BYU Education. Employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. New employees who are Church members must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preferred. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions.

Requirements

• A completed master's degree in English or a similar field before the position start date.
• College-level English literature course instruction experience.
• Availability to teach in person on the BYU Provo campus.
• Availability for at least three office hours each week.
• Ability to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and one-page Mission Alignment Statement.
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• For new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• PhD.
• Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENGL 303: Writing Literary Criticism in person on the BYU Provo campus.
• Hold at least three office hours each week.
• Provide assignment feedback in a timely manner.
• Attend department training before teaching and periodic course coordination meetings if required.
• Support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions.

What This Job Offers

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