Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Family, Home & Social Sciences - American Heritage (Salt Lake Center)

Posting End Date:  November 17, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT) 

Position Start Date: January 6, 2027

Required Degree: 

Master’s degree required. PhD degree in economics, history, or political science preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

College teaching experience strongly preferred.

Duties/Expectations: 

Successful applicants must be available to teach one section of American Heritage at the BYU Salt Lake Center for Winter 2027 semester. Class meets from 11:15 AM – 1:45 PM. Subsequently, successful applicants may be asked to teach one section per semester/term for two semesters or terms per academic year.  The course syllabus must be approved by the Faculty Chair, and the course is expected to follow all department policies and guidelines. The instructor will hold office hours. This position does not require the applicant to serve on department committees but may require yearly attendance at a faculty meeting.

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.