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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • 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 class meets in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m., with two lecture hours and two lab hours. The instructor will work with a graduate student Teaching Assistant on all course-related duties and use the schedule, content, exams, and other materials on Learning Suite, with flexibility to make adjustments provided the course learning outcomes are achieved.

The course covers principles of water management, soil physics, and soil fertility through problem-solving focused on current challenges in urban soil and water management. Students are expected to build their knowledge of scientific principles related to plant, water, soil, nutrient, and pest management; apply prior learning to at least five real-world case studies; develop an assessment matrix for future problem-solving; create individual and group portfolio items; write documents including a research paper and diagnostic key at an upperclassman level; and participate in team problem-solving and a group presentation.

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. All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and are expected to support and contribute to BYU's academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. completed by the position start date.
• Expertise in urban soil and water management, including chemistry, physics, and biology.
• Ability to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and one-page Mission Alignment Statement with the application.
• Employees must abide by BYU's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds is encouraged.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment, a 3-credit-hour course, in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
• Work with a graduate student Teaching Assistant to perform all duties related to teaching the course.
• Use the course schedule, content, and exams on Learning Suite, with flexibility to make adjustments as long as the learning outcomes are achieved.
• Help students increase their knowledge of scientific principles related to plant, water, soil, nutrient, and pest management.
• Have students apply concepts from previous courses to at least five real-world case studies and develop an assessment matrix for future problem-solving.
• Support students in developing individual and group portfolio items, including work such as a diagnostic key, evaluation paper, group presentation, or semester project.
• Guide students in writing documents, including a research paper and diagnostic key, at an upperclassman level.
• Facilitate student participation in team problem-solving and a group presentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree