Teacher Education - El Ed 299R/399R, Jordan District Liaison - Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

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

Posting Close Date: April 28, 2025

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

Position Start Date: August 1, 2025

Required Degree: 

Master’s in education or related field plus bachelor's degree or post-baccalaureate program that resulted in a teaching license/certificate.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years full-time teaching experience, preference given for teaching grades K-6 in public schools.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in situations that require diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience as a mentor/cooperating teacher to teacher candidates (e.g., practicum experiences, student teachers, interns)
• Experience in university public school partnerships or professional development schools
• Familiarity with the BYU-Public School Partnership and Jordan School District
• Evidence of working with diverse student populations
• Experience in clinical supervision of teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers
• Familiarity with the Utah Effective Teaching Standards
• University teaching experience

Duties/Expectations: 

The Elementary Education program at Brigham Young University is part of a university/public school partnership* that has spanned over 40 years and is integral to our teacher preparation program. This adjunct faculty member would act as liaison between an assigned public school partnership district (Jordan) and the university elementary education program. They also teach courses, coordinate practicum and student teaching placements, and oversee the clinical supervision of teacher candidates. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following expectations:

Teaching

Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including, but not limited to:

• ELED 299R: Classroom Management and Practicum 1
• ELED 399R: Classroom Management and Practicum 2

Program Administration

• Promote and support the BYU Public School Partnership and cultivate strong relationships with district partners and university faculty peers
• Co-select, direct, support, train and supervise Clinical Faculty Associates
• Oversee the administration of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Field-Based Assignments

• Organize and facilitate high-quality placements for teacher-candidates
• Oversee university courses completed in clinical settings, which may include but is not limited to:
  • El Ed 400: Elementary Student Teaching
  • El Ed 496: Academic Internship
• Organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates during student teaching and internship)
• Provide support and remediation for students not meeting transition-related standards

*For more information about the BYU-Public School Partnership, please see: https://education.byu.edu/deans/psp.html

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.