Adjunct Faculty - Plant & Wildlife Sci. - PWS 365

Job Summary

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

Posting Close Date: April 21, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, April 20, 2025

Position Start Date:  September 1, 2025

Required Degree: MS degree in Environmental Science or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: Teaching experience relevant to Environmental Science or related subject.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach Biogeochemistry -PWS 365
• A commitment to excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• 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.

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.

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

Documents required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines 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).

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.