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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

8d • 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. In subsequent semesters or terms, the instructor may be asked to teach one section per semester or term for two semesters or terms per academic year. The successful candidate must 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 annual attendance at a faculty meeting may be required. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address BYU’s mission and AIMS of a BYU Education, with content tailored to whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Employees are required to 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. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church’s principles and doctrines. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• A master’s degree, completed by the position start date of January 6, 2027.
• Availability to teach the scheduled Winter 2027 class, which meets from 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 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.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in economics, history, or political science is preferred.
• 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.
• Develop or use a course syllabus approved by the Faculty Chair and follow department policies and guidelines.
• Hold office hours.
• Potentially teach one section per semester or term for two semesters or terms per academic year in subsequent academic years.
• Potentially attend a yearly faculty meeting.

What This Job Offers

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