Adjunct Teaching - Linguistics Department - Editing & Publishing Courses: ELING 350, 410R, 430R & 415R

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University seeks an adjunct instructor in the Linguistics Department to teach courses in Editing and Publishing: ELING 350 (Basic Editing Skills), ELING 410R (Genre and Substantive Editing), ELING 430R (Editing for Publication), and ELING 415 (Business of Editing and Publishing). The position starts January 4, 2027, and 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. Applicants who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should address how they would align with the university's religious mission, build faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of the restored gospel, and teach their subject with the Spirit. Applicants who are not members should describe their understanding of and commitment to BYU's mission and the AIMS of a BYU education.

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. 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 its affiliated church. 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

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Editing and Publishing, completed by the position start date.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core concepts of copy editing, substantive editing, the publication process, and/or the business of editing and publishing.
• Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• 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

• Master's degree and/or industry experience is desirable.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELING 350 (Basic Editing Skills).
• Teach ELING 410R (Genre and Substantive Editing).
• Teach ELING 430R (Editing for Publication).
• Teach ELING 415 (Business of Editing and Publishing).
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church.

What This Job Offers

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