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Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Job Title:          Adjunct Faculty - Plant & Wildlife Sci. - PWS 365 -  Biogeochemistry Instructor

Location:         BYU Campus in Provo

Regular/Temporary:    Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

 

Job Summary

An adjunct faculty position is available beginning in fall semester, 2025 to teach Biogeochemistry -PWS 365,  1 section, 3 credit hours, about 50 students, MWF 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. 

 

Based on interest and qualifications, there may also be an option to also teach Biogeochemistry Laboratory-PWS 366, 1 section, 1 credit hour, about 50 students, M 2:00-4:50 p.m.

  

These courses are required, mid-level courses for students majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability. There is some flexibility in course content and delivery, as long as the key learning objectives are met.

 

Essential Functions

  • Provide an enriching and supportive classroom environment where students can successfully fulfill the following course outcomes:
  • Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of biogeochemistry, with focus on cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur in aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric systems
  • Understand microbial-mediated transformations of nutrients, organic pollutants, and heavy metals and how these affect environmental health and quality.
  • Be able to articulate how disturbances in natural and urbanizing soils and water affect nutrient cycling.
  • Practice using the scientific method to better understand plant-environment interactions
  • Improve skills in data analysis and in verbal and written communication
  • Plan and direct active learning approaches where students apply principles learned in the course.
  • Coordinate with teaching assistant to oversee grading and student evaluation, including assignments, exams, and quizzes related to the courses.
  • Submit grades prior to the grade submittal deadline at the end of respective semesters.

 

 

Minimum education/experience required

MS in Environmental Science that includes relevant teaching experience. A commitment to excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

 

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

 

Required:

Excellent leadership and training skills to communicate effectively with students and teaching assistants.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with faculty and students.

Understanding curriculum and assessment design for effective learning in a higher education biology setting.

Ability to fairly evaluate student work.

 

Employee Class: Adjunct Faculty

Work Location: BYU Campus in Provo

Environment: Classroom

 

Desired Start Date: August 2025

Job Close Date: April 20, 2025

 

 

Documents Required at time of Application

Required: Cover Letter, Resume, Names and Contact Information of Two References

 

Apply by April 20th here: https://byu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/faculty-careers/details/Adjunct-Faculty---Plant---Wildlife-Sci---PWS-365---366_JR-2192

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