On-Campus Adjunct Faculty – History Education/Practicums (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 July 1, 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). Faculty members abide by the university’s Honor Code and have the important responsibility and role to help all students develop and grow, both spiritually and academically, in accordance with the Mission of BYU-Idaho. Position Summary Help fulfill the university’s mission by teaching students and providing content expertise in U.S. history and secondary education teaching methods. This position is responsible for instruction and supervision of candidates enrolled in student practicum courses. Of particular interest would be applicants with a background in teaching and/or observing student teachers in History, American Government, and Social Studies in general. The successful candidate will work with related department faculty and BYU-Idaho’s Education department to teach, mentor, and evaluate student teacher candidates. Courses taught will include the department’s middle-school practicum which trains education students from other academic disciplines who wish to acquire a teaching minor in History, American Government, or related Social Studies disciplines. This position requires familiarity with and ability to use and apply the Danielson Framework for Teaching both in classroom instruction and in evaluating practicum students teaching in local public schools. The instructor will assist the department and the Student Teaching Services Office in placing student teachers in the subject area of their minor and will observe their performance during short-term practicum placements. The successful candidate will also ensure adherence to state policies and standards while upholding the university mission and vision for the teaching programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience An advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in History, History Education, Social Studies Education, or related field is required. Work Schedule Courses are assigned by the department chair. See additional information here. Pay Rate Dependent on education level. Application Instructions Resume or Curriculum Vitae: A document in the resume section is required. The curriculum vitae section is optional. If only a curriculum vitae is attached, it must be attached in the required resume section. Cover Letter: Address the salutation to Faculty Selection Committee and upload to the required cover letter section. Unofficial Transcripts: Transcripts for all degrees earned need to be attached. Please be aware that if hired, candidates will be required to provide an official transcript or a secure electronic PDF transcript for each earned degree. Contact Info 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.