Adjunct Teaching - English Dept - ENGL 201, 202, 203, 230, 232, 235 and 236 (Evening School)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor in the English Department to teach in-person literature courses on the BYU Provo campus. Courses may include ENGL 201 (World Lit 1), ENGL 202 (World Lit 2), ENGL 203 (Ways of Reading), ENGL 230 (Studies in Literature), ENGL 232 (Shakespeare), ENGL 235 (Studies in American Literature), and ENGL 236 (Studies in British Literature). The position starts January 4, 2027, and requires relocation to or residence in Utah for the duration of employment.

The instructor must be available for 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. 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 or mentoring assignments, with additional compensation, 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 tailored to applicants who are members or nonmembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New employees who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church are preferred. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Requirements

• MFA in Creative Writing, or an MA in English or a comparable field; the degree must be completed before the position start date.
• College-level English literature course instruction experience.
• 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 with the application.
• All employees must 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.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in good standing in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who meet this criterion.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned general education civilization and letters (literature) courses, including the listed ENGL courses.
• Teach classes in person 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 and periodic course coordination meetings if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time