Adjunct Teaching - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment, a 3-credit-hour course. The course meets in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. and includes lecture and laboratory hours. The instructor will work with a graduate student Teaching Assistant and use the course schedule, content, and exams available on Learning Suite, with flexibility to make adjustments provided the stated learning outcomes are achieved. The course addresses principles of water management, soil physics, and soil fertility through problem-solving focused on current challenges in managing soils and water in urban landscapes. Students are expected to expand their knowledge of scientific principles related to plant, water, soil, nutrient, and pest management; apply concepts to at least five real-world case studies; develop an assessment matrix and portfolio materials; write documents such as a research paper and diagnostic key; and participate in team problem-solving and a group presentation. The position starts January 4, 2027. The successful candidate must 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 should address alignment with BYU's mission and, depending on the applicant's religious affiliation, commitment to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its teachings or understanding of 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 be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. completed by the position start date.
Expertise in urban soil and water management, including chemistry, physics, and biology.
Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
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 be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is preferred.
Experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
Membership in good standing of the affiliated church is preferred among qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Teach PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment, a 3-credit-hour course.
Work with a graduate student Teaching Assistant to perform duties related to teaching the course.
Use the course schedule, content, and exams available on Learning Suite, making adjustments as desired while achieving the course learning outcomes.
Help students increase their knowledge of scientific principles related to plant, water, soil, nutrient, and pest management.
Guide students in applying concepts to at least five real-world case studies and developing an assessment matrix for future problem-solving.
Support students in developing individual and group portfolio materials, such as a diagnostic key, evaluation paper, group presentation, or semester project.
Guide students in writing upperclassman-level documents, including a research paper and diagnostic key.
Facilitate active participation in team problem-solving and a group presentation.

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