Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 223: Preparation for Marriage (Online)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position involves teaching a 3-credit, semester online class to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life. The class, SFL 223: Preparation for Marriage, is scheduled as an on-demand remote online class for the Fall 2026 semester. Although the position is taught online, the successful candidate is required to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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.
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Attach updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.
• 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.

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 to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.
• Increase understanding of the Lord's divine plan for own personal development and marriage relationship (e.g., personal progression, the divine institution of marriage, the covenant of marriage, family stewardships, etc.) leading to lifelong learning and service.
• Increase capacity and skills in problem solving and communication in relationships.
• Be sensitive to modern threats to dating and marriage in contemporary culture using social science research and gospel principles.
• Increase understanding of the Savior's doctrines of marriage, including gospel teachings on equal partnership, love, commitment, forgiveness, chastity, dating, courtship, sexual intimacy, finances, becoming parents, marital distress, and other aspects of the marital stewardship.
• Increase awareness of the factors that social science research has shown to contribute to the formation and maintenance of healthy and stable marriages.
• Enhance own spiritual awareness and academic skills to help weigh scholarly and contemporary ideas about marriage relationships and use both faith and scholarship to evaluate issues surrounding marriage and defend the institution of marriage throughout life.

What This Job Offers

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