Adjunct Teaching - English Dept - ENGL 201, 202, 203, 230, 232, 235 and 236 (Evening School)
About The Position
Brigham Young University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach English literature courses in its Evening School. Courses may include ENGL 201 (World Lit 1), ENGL 202 (World Lit 2), ENGL 203 (Ways of Reading), ENGL 230 (Studies in Literature), ENGL 232 (Shakespeare), ENGL 235 (Studies in American Literature), and ENGL 236 (Studies in British Literature). Course descriptions and outcomes are available in the BYU Course Catalog. The instructor must teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo campus, be available for at least three office hours each week, share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty, and provide assignment feedback in a timely manner. Adjunct faculty may be required to attend department training before teaching begins and periodic course coordination meetings. They do not attend department faculty meetings and are not expected to participate in citizenship and research as part of their regular load. They may be invited to take on minimal ad hoc curricular and mentoring assignments, compensated in addition to their teaching contract, and may attend adjunct faculty mini-workshops as their time and interest allow. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address alignment with BYU's mission and AIMS of a BYU Education; for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it should also address faithfulness to the Church, building faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, and teaching with the Spirit of God. New employees who are Church members 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 affiliated church's principles and doctrines.
Requirements
- MFA in Creative Writing, or an MA in English or a comparable field, completed before the position start date.
- College-level English literature course instruction experience.
- Ability to teach in-person on the BYU Provo campus and maintain at least three office hours per week.
- Successful candidates must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of 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
- Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned GE civilization and letters (literature) courses, potentially including ENGL 201, ENGL 202, ENGL 203, ENGL 230, ENGL 232, ENGL 235, and ENGL 236.
- Teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo campus.
- Be available for at least three office hours each week.
- Provide assignment feedback in a timely manner.
- Attend department training before teaching begins and periodic course coordination meetings if required.
- Support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church's principles and doctrines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
