Adjunct Teaching - Psychology - PSYCH 345: Mediation and Conflict Resolution
About The Position
This position involves teaching Psych 345: Mediation and Conflict Resolution. The course covers foundational principles and practical skills of mediation and conflict resolution, including communication skills, information gathering, active listening, reframing, negotiation, problem solving, managing conflict, and agreement writing. The instructor will prepare students to apply mediation concepts through role-play and experiential learning. The department values belonging, student mentoring, a collegial culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research. The role also involves helping students explore how faith and reason can work together in understanding human thoughts, feelings, virtues, and behaviors. This course will be taught as an in-person day class during Fall Semester 2026. Specific days/times are to be determined.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field (degree must be completed by the start date).
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
- Ability to live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators (if member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- Ability to demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community (if member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- Ability to teach subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (if member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- Understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (if not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching mediation and conflict resolution.
- Experience applying or conducting research or practice in mediation and conflict resolution.
Responsibilities
- Teach Psych 345: Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Have the knowledge and ability to teach foundational principles and practical skills of mediation and conflict resolution.
- Prepare students to apply mediation concepts through role-play and experiential learning.
- Help students explore how faith and reason can work together in understanding human thoughts, feelings, virtues, and behaviors.
- Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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