What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Teaching: Writing 150, 311, 312, 313, 315 and 316 position at Brigham Young University?
Job Summary
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Teaching: Writing 150, 311, 312, 313, 315 and 316
Posting Close Date: April 7, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, April 6, 2025
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
Required Degree: MA in English, MFA in Creative Writing, or in a comparable field. Required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: College-level composition course instruction.
Duties/Expectations: Teach one or more of the following General Education writing courses:
- WRTG 150: First-Year Writing - Writing and Rhetoric
- WRTG 311: Writing about the Arts and Humanities
- WRTG 312: Persuasive Writing
- WRTG 313: Advanced Writing for Educators
- WRTG 315: Writing in the Social Sciences
- WRTG 316: Technical Communication
- Course descriptions are available in the BYU Course Catalog.
- Each writing course has required learning outcomes and recommended assignments as set by the University Writing program.
Instructor Availability: Applicants must be available to teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo Campus and are expected to hold at least three office hours each week, share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty and be responsive to student inquiries in a timely manner. Office hours may be held in person and/or online and instructor must reside in the state of Utah.
Training and Meetings: Adjunct faculty may be required to attend training prior to the start of teaching assignment, depending on prior teaching experience and familiarity with BYU's writing program. Training for new courses is available annually. Additional employee training may be offered periodically (EEO, accessibility, LMS, etc.). Adjunct faculty do not attend regular faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities. However, adjunct faculty are invited to participate in ad hoc workshops and events as coordinated by the English Department's adjunct faculty liaison.
Performance Reviews: Adjunct faculty receive performance reviews annually, which may include the following: review of student ratings and course materials, teaching observations, and a self-assessment. In addition, course coordinators may review course materials and recommend changes to align with department standards. Syllabi and student work may be used for program assessment purposes.
Teaching Load and Future Employment Opportunities: In the BYU English Department, adjunct faculty may teach up to three courses/semester and/or one course/spring-summer, depending on other BYU concurrent employment and department needs. Adjunct writing faculty are hired on a semester-to-semester basis.
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.
