Communication Department – 2-Year Visiting Faculty – Anticipated Fall 2025

IMPORTANT Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire. Posting Closes Monday, February 3, 2025 University Environment Brigham Young University–Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. As a private, baccalaureate institution, the university is teaching focused and student centered by design. To learn more about teaching at BYU–Idaho, see BYU–Idaho Faculty. BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). As a condition of employment, faculty members hold and are worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Faculty abide by university policies and refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the university mission or the Church of Jesus Christ. Faculty who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ must also receive a clearance from the Church Educational System’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (the ECO) to be eligible to be considered for or continue employment. Position Summary The Communication Department at Brigham Young University-Idaho seeks a Visiting Faculty Member to help fulfill the university’s mission by teaching and providing expertise in Communication or a related field aligned with the department’s curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as: Group Dynamics Interpersonal Communication Professional Presentations Persuasion Communication Ethics Public Speaking Conflict Management and Negotiation Organizational Principles Communication Research Writing for Communication Careers Mass Media and Society Additional duties include advising students, contributing to department and university initiatives, and pursuing professional development in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities within their discipline. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Advanced degree required (master’s or doctorate) in Communication or related field with professional or industry experience. Background and experience in one or more of the following is desirable: Organizational Leadership Strategic Communication Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching. Work Schedule VISITING FACULTY: This visiting position is for a 1-year contract, renewable for a total of two academic years. Visiting faculty members teach 36-39 load hours annually, across Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters. In the days immediately preceding and following semesters, faculty members attend meetings, grade papers, perform professional development activities, etc. Semesters last approximately 14 weeks, and annual faculty contracts cover 47.5 weeks. Specific courses and other department responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. See additional information here. Contact Information Faculty Employment – Human Resources Brigham Young University–Idaho 226 Kimball Building Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1670 (208) 496-1716 facultyemployment@byui.edu If you are currently employed at BYU - Idaho, please apply through the Internal Job Board Brigham Young University-Idaho was founded and is supported and guided by e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. e university does this by: 1. Building testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and fostering its principles in a wholesome academic, cultural, and social environment. 2. Providing a high-quality education that prepares students of diverse interests and abilities for lifelong learning and employment. 3. Serving as many students as possible within resource constraints. 4. Delivering education that is affordable for students and the Church. BYU–Idaho is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, color, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). BYU–Idaho is supported by and affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and personal adherence to the principles and standards of the Church is required of each university employee. Employees abide by the BYU–Idaho Honor Code, and also accept, as a condition of employment, an annual review confirming compliance with Church and university standards. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants selected for employment must be eligible to work in the United States before beginning employment; BYU–Idaho does not sponsor individuals for employment purposes.