Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 359: Child Life in Healthcare Settings

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching a 3-credit, semester class to approximately 40 undergraduate students in the School of Family Life. The class, SFL 359: Child Life in Healthcare Settings, is scheduled for Fall 2026 on Mondays from 2:00-4:50 pm. The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to child life practice in healthcare settings, including historical context, theoretical applications, patient-centered care, therapeutic play, ethical considerations, and grief support.

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.
Successful applicants will teach a 3-credit, semester class to about 40 undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.
This class is scheduled on Mondays from 2:00-4:50 pm for Fall 2026 semester.
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.
Child Life Specialist is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach a 3-credit, semester class to about 40 undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.
Identify the elements of child life practice in healthcare settings including a historical review of the profession and its development in the evolution of pediatric healthcare.
Use developmental theory to assess the impact of illness, injury and healthcare experiences on children and families (including well siblings), to identify stressors, and to advocate for appropriate services that facilitate overall well-being.
Explain key principles of patient and family centered care in relationship to child life practice.
Compare both historical and current perspectives on the rationale for psychological preparation and therapeutic play as a means of supporting children through healthcare encounters and life-changing events.
Describe the ways that child life specialists provide vital services to children and families that can impact individuals in positive ways for the rest of their lives.
Describe and apply the code of ethics for the child life profession including the practices of beneficence, non-beneficence, respect for persons, autonomy, justice, veracity, fidelity, confidentiality and competence.
Explain the importance of maintaining professional competence and staying current on best practices for children and their loved ones, describing how both are ongoing process and obligations for this profession.
Demonstrate how being a devoted certified child life specialist requires following ethical standards which, when followed, are spiritually strengthening and build character.
Explain the contents of the official documents of the Association for Child Life Professionals and Child Life Certification Commission (ACLP/CLCC) including: Child Life Standards of Clinical Practice, Child Life Code of Ethics and Academic Requirements for Child Life Certification.
Discuss topics related to pediatric grief from death and loss.