Teacher Education - El Ed 299R/399R - Alpine District Asst Liaison - Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

Job Title: Teacher Education - El Ed 299R/399R - Alpine District Asst Liaison - Adjunct Faculty

Posting Close Date: April 28, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, April 27, 2025

Position Start Date: August 1, 2025

Required Degree: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Degree must be in elementary education or early childhood education, or similar, from an accredited university.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Certification/Licensure (El Ed)
• Extensive K-6 public school teaching experience (minimum 4 years)
• Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring preservice teachers in field settings History of positive collaboration with community, school, and university personnel
• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of current literature, trends, and issues in teacher education
• Understanding of and commitment to the BYU/Public School Partnership vision and commitments
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previously served as a Clinical Faculty Associate, facilitator, and/or principal at a partnership school in the partnering school district (Alpine).

Duties/Expectations: 

The assistant liaison supports the liaison in the oversight of various clinical aspects of the Elementary Education program in the assigned partnership district (Alpine). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the selection, training, support, and supervision of Clinical Faculty Associates.
• Help administer and oversee completion of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty, including the input of information to various BYU systems.
• Participate in the work of organizing and facilitating high-quality field placements for teacher candidates.
• Provide support in university courses taught by the liaison, including attending each class session.
• Help organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates (interns, student teachers, practicum students).
• Conduct school visits and observations - schools located in Alpine school district (Orem, Am Fork, Lehi, Saratoga Springs areas). Vehicle required (mileage reimbursed).
• Provide support and remediation for students not meeting standards.
• Assist in planning and carrying out various partnership-related meetings with various groups such as partnership principals, facilitators, mentor teachers, and students.
• Complete tasks as assigned by the liaison and/or in conjunction with the needs of the liaison group.
• Additionally, the assistant liaison should expect to attend various university-related meetings including, but not limited to, BYU University Conference Week, EEPAC, department faculty meetings, liaison meetings, district team meetings, etc.
• The assistant liaison must model and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, and actively support and advocate for the mission and aims of BYU.

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.