Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Linguistics Department - Editing & Publishing Courses: ELING 350, 410R, 430R & 415R

Posting End Date: November 12, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree: 

Bachelor's in a field related to Editing and Publishing. MA and/or industry experience desirable. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

Teaching experience preferred. Industry experience desirable. Must demonstrate knowledge of core concepts of copy editing, substantive editing, the publication process, and/or the business of editing and publishing. See course descriptions and learning outcomes of the course on https://catalog.byu.edu/

Duties/Expectations: 

The instructor will teach the following classes in Editing and Publishing:

• ELING 350 (Basic Editing Skills)
• ELING 410R (Genre and Substantive Editing)
• ELING 430R (Editing for Publication)
• ELING 415 (Business of Editing and Publishing)

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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. 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.