Adjunct Teaching - Geology - GEOL 671: Sedimentary Petrology - Carbonate Rocks

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach GEOL 671: Sedimentary Petrology - Carbonate Rocks. The position starts January 6, 2027, and requires the successful candidate to relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

The instructor will prepare lessons, assignments, and course materials; grade student work and provide feedback; maintain grades and materials in the college's learning system; provide reasonable student support and office hours; follow departmental, safety, and academic policies; and participate in field activities when required.

Applicants must attach an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. The statement should address the applicant's relationship to BYU's mission and AIMS of a BYU Education, with instructions varying according to membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Applicants who are members of the affiliated church must 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 context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• An MS in Geology, completed by the position start date.
• Geology teaching experience.
• Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• 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 be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geology 671: Sedimentary Petrology - Carbonate Rocks.
• Prepare lessons, assignments, and course materials.
• Grade student work and provide feedback.
• Maintain grades and materials in the college's learning system.
• Provide reasonable student support and office hours.
• Follow departmental, safety, and academic policies.
• Participate in field activities when required.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

What This Job Offers

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