Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 403R: Research/Creative Works Practicum (Evening School)
About The Position
Brigham Young University’s School of Family Life seeks an adjunct instructor to teach SFL 403R: Research/Creative Works Practicum, a 3-credit, semester-long mentored research class for undergraduate students. The position starts January 4, 2027, and requires the successful candidate to relocate to or reside in Utah throughout employment. Classes may be held during the day or evening. The instructor will guide students through literature reviews, data collection, coding, management and analysis; constructing statistical tables; preparing conference proposals; and writing manuscripts for publication. The instructor is expected to be responsive to students, provide substantive grading feedback within seven days, prepare and clean up the classroom, use technology comfortably, connect with students, manage time carefully, attend to detail, communicate effectively in writing and orally, teach in different modalities, and remain committed to learning. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address BYU’s mission and AIMS of a BYU education; instructions differ for members and nonmembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New employees who are members of the Church must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Requirements
- A PhD in Family Studies, Human Development, Developmental Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Family and Consumer Sciences, Sociology, or a related discipline, completed by the position start date.
- Relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
- Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement with the application.
- Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
- Support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- University-level teaching experience in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, Family and Consumer Sciences, Sociology, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Passion for connecting with students, organization and careful time management, devotion to learning, attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communication.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 3-credit, semester-long mentored research class to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.
- Guide students through literature reviews, data collection, data coding, data management, and data analysis.
- Teach students to construct statistical tables and write conference proposals and manuscripts for publication.
- Respond to students and provide substantive grading feedback within seven days.
- Set up for class and clean up after class.
- Teach in different modalities and use technology comfortably.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
