What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Art - 2D Studio Adjunct Faculty - Teaching position at Brigham Young University?
Job Summary
Teach a range of courses in the Department of Art, specializing in 2D Studio Art courses including ART 101, 102, 110, 220, and 215.Job Title: Department of Art - 2D Studio Adjunct Faculty - Teaching
Posting Close Date: April 28, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, April 27, 2025
Position Start Date: August 25, 2025
Required Degree: Minimum BA/BFA degree required; Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Minimum one year of university-level teaching in Art, or equivalent related experience.
Duties/Expectations:
Teach a range of courses for the Department of Art:
- ART 101 - Intro to Art and Drawing for Non-Majors
- ART 102 - Intro to Art : 2D
- ART 110 - Intro to Painting for Non- Majors
- ART 220 - Introduction to Drawing and Figure Drawing
- ART 215 - Painting Fundamentals
- Courses assigned may be taught day or evening.
- Adjunct faculty will use department-approved syllabi and materials for the courses, and will mentor the students in their class(es).
- In addition to teaching the courses assigned, adjunct faculty are expected to attend department training meetings.
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.
