Adjunct Teaching - Student Development - STDEV 317 & 318 (BYU Online)
About The Position
BYU Online is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships and STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation using the university’s core curriculum. The courses are taught online, but the instructor must live in Utah for the duration of their contract and employment. The position begins January 1, 2027, for the winter semester. The instructor will hold regular office hours to meet individual students’ needs. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement with their faculty application. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should address their loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church, building students’ faith and testimony, and teaching subject matter in light of the restored gospel. Nonmembers should describe their understanding of and commitment to BYU’s mission and the AIMS of a BYU education. New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, completed by the position start date.
- Professional experience guiding individuals in job search strategies, professional communication, and preparing professional documents.
- Familiarity with career assessments and career development.
- CliftonStrengths trained.
- Must live in Utah for the duration of the contracted employment.
- Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and one-page Mission Alignment Statement with the application.
- All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in career services delivery.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- CliftonStrengths certified coach.
- Teaching experience in job search strategies and professional communication.
- Knowledge of industry hiring trends and practices; industry experience in recruitment or hiring.
- Familiarity with The 2-Hour Job Search.
- Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Responsibilities
- Teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships using BYU Online’s core curriculum.
- Teach STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation using BYU Online’s core curriculum.
- Hold regular office hours to meet individual students’ needs.
- Support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of its affiliated church.
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