Adjunct Teaching – Theatre & Media Arts – TMA 201 – Dramatic Performance: Antiquity to Renaissance.

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Successful candidates will teach an undergraduate theatre history course (Antiquity to Renaissance) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10-11:50am, during Spring Term, 2026. Students who enroll in this course include those majoring in Acting, Theatre Education, and Theatre Arts Studies, and any BYU student needing the course to satisfy the first half of the university’s G.E. Civilization requirement. We expect you to teach following the provided syllabus. You will be provided a Teaching Assistant, and will be expected to supervise that TA and their work. You will be expected to manage the classroom and also the digital learning management system connected to the class (Learning Suite). You will be expected to hold weekly in-person office hours.

Requirements

• BA or BFA in Theatre Studies, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their 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.
• BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of university-teaching experience in theatre history, theory, and criticism preferred.
• We are also interested in reviewing applications from candidates who have accomplished notable teaching outside of a university setting.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach an undergraduate theatre history course (Antiquity to Renaissance) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10-11:50am, during Spring Term, 2026.
• Teach following the provided syllabus.
• Supervise the provided Teaching Assistant and their work.
• Manage the classroom and also the digital learning management system connected to the class (Learning Suite).
• Hold weekly in-person office hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time