Adjunct Teaching - English - Graduate Writing Instructor

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

This position is for an adjunct writing instructor who will specialize in providing one-to-one writing instruction for graduate students in the University Research & Writing Center. This position will support graduate student writers from disciplines across the university on various writing projects, including course assignments, journal articles, theses, and dissertation chapters. In addition to a proven record as a writing teacher, ideal candidates should have experience working on complex writing projects and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping students succeed.

Requirements

• Master's degree required; PhD preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• At least 2 years of university-level teaching experience required.
• This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• 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.
• 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.
• BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching writing preferred.
• Ideal candidates should have experience working on complex writing projects and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping students succeed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees