Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 306: Pediatric Bereavement, Death and Dying

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Teaching position in the School of Family Life, specifically for SFL 306: Pediatric Bereavement, Death and Dying. This role involves teaching a 3-credit, semester class to approximately 40 undergraduate students. The course focuses on personal and societal views of death and dying, end-of-life care principles, and patient-centered approaches. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. Brigham Young University is committed to hiring faculty who embrace its unique mission, which includes advancing the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Requirements

• A Masters 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 attach updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.
• 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.
• Commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging.
• A pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• A pattern of 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 Wednesdays 2:00-4:50 pm to about 40 undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.
• Ensure students can articulate their personal views and attitudes toward death and dying by the end of the semester.
• Ensure students can identify societal and cultural attitudes toward death by the end of the semester.
• Ensure students can describe guiding principles of end-of-life care by the end of the semester.
• Ensure students can distinguish between the medical model & patient-centered approach to dying by the end of the semester.
• Ensure students can describe and evaluate factors that influence patient preferences in end-of-life care by the end of the semester.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level