Adjunct Teaching - Family, Home & Social Sciences - American Heritage (Salt Lake Center)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach one section of American Heritage at the BYU Salt Lake Center during the Winter 2027 semester. The class meets from 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM. Successful applicants may subsequently be asked to teach one section per semester or term for two semesters or terms per academic year. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

The course syllabus must be approved by the Faculty Chair, and the course must follow department policies and guidelines. The instructor will hold office hours. Department committee service is not required, though yearly attendance at a faculty meeting may be required.

Applicants must provide an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address the applicant’s relationship to BYU’s mission and AIMS of a BYU Education, with instructions specific to whether the applicant is a member 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. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church.

The position start date is January 6, 2027. The posting ends November 17, 2026; the last day to apply is November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

Requirements

• A master’s degree, completed by the position start date.
• Availability to teach one section of American Heritage at the BYU Salt Lake Center during Winter 2027.
• 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.
• 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

• A PhD in economics, history, or political science.
• College teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of American Heritage at the BYU Salt Lake Center during Winter 2027, with class meetings from 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM.
• Potentially teach one section per semester or term for two semesters or terms per academic year in subsequent periods.
• Submit the course syllabus for Faculty Chair approval and follow department policies and guidelines.
• Hold office hours.
• Potentially attend a yearly faculty meeting.
• Support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

What This Job Offers

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