Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 160: Introduction to Family Processes

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching a 3-credit, semester class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:45 am during the 2026 Fall semester to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life. The course, SFL 160: Introduction to Family Processes, aims to deepen students' understanding of families, strengthen their ability to seek truth, and prepare them to bless individuals and families. Students will learn to interpret family patterns, evaluate factors that strengthen or challenge families, apply principles of family science to their own lives, and integrate course learning with personal and spiritual values.

Requirements

• A Master's or PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field is required.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
• Employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
• Commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments.
• Student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits.
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship.
• Commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging.
• Exemplary conduct combining spiritual values and personal integrity.
• Professional conduct consistent with university values and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience at the university level in Human Development, Family Studies, or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3-credit, semester class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:45 am during the 2026 Fall semester to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.
• Deepen students' understanding of families through basic terms, concepts, and theoretical frameworks in family science.
• Strengthen students' ability to seek truth by study and by faith.
• Prepare students to use knowledge of families to bless individuals and families throughout their lives.
• Interpret family patterns using class concepts and research.
• Evaluate what strengthens or challenges families with compassion.
• Apply principles from family science to students' own lives.
• Integrate learning about families with personal and spiritual values.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level