Adjunct Teaching - Information Systems - IS 590R: AI Applications in Business

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor for IS 590R: AI Applications in Business, with a position start date of January 4, 2027. The successful candidate will teach practical applications of AI in business, including business AI architectures, problem framing, systems thinking, and evaluation of AI-powered solutions. They will guide students in AI-assisted ideation, prototyping, and coding through individual labs and an end-to-end team project. The instructor will lead discussion-based class sessions, encourage attendance and active engagement, support students through assignments and labs, and facilitate students’ communication and collaboration skills. They will guide a semester-long team project, review peer-contribution summaries, and adjust individual credit for consistent under-contribution as appropriate. The instructor is expected to model sound AI judgment, academic integrity, and transparent disclosure of AI use, and to uphold the BYU Honor Code and academic integrity standards. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement requirements differ depending on whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. New employees who are members of the affiliated church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church receive preference.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, completed by the position start date.
Ability to teach practical applications of AI in business, including business AI architectures, problem framing, systems thinking, and evaluation of AI-powered solutions.
Ability to guide students through AI-assisted ideation, prototyping, and coding in individual labs and an end-to-end team project.
Ability to facilitate discussion, develop students’ communication and collaboration skills, and assess individual and team contributions.
Ability to model sound AI judgment, academic integrity, and transparent disclosure of AI use.
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 hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or training experience at the university or professional level.
Experience applying AI to business problems and guiding collaborative projects with practical deliverables.
Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who meet this qualification.

Responsibilities

Teach practical applications of AI in business, including business AI architectures, problem framing, systems thinking, and evaluation of AI-powered solutions.
Guide students through AI-assisted ideation, prototyping, and coding in individual labs and an end-to-end team project.
Lead discussion-based class sessions and encourage attendance and active engagement.
Support students through course assignments and labs.
Guide a semester-long team project and review short peer-contribution summaries.
Adjust individual credit for consistent under-contribution as appropriate.
Facilitate discussion and develop students’ communication and collaboration skills.
Assess individual and team contributions.
Encourage AI use for ideation, prototyping, and coding.
Model sound AI judgment, academic integrity, and transparent disclosure of AI use.
Engage effectively with students in person and through online course communication.
Uphold the BYU Honor Code and academic integrity standards and demonstrate commitment to the Information Systems program.