Adjunct Teaching - School of Music Songwriting Instructor (Evening School)

Job Summary

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - School of Music -Songwriting Instructor (Evening School)

Posting Close Date: May 3, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, May 2, 2025

Position Start Date: August 25, 2025

Required Degree: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related musical or literary field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Must have at least 5 years of professional songwriting experience and be a published songwriter

Duties/Expectations: 

• Teaching Songwriting for Evening School through Continuing Education
• Must be able to teach the craft of songwriting from a creative and practical perspective
• Aid students in becoming more prolific songwriters and help them refine their craft
• Educate students on the business landscape for Songwriters
• Assist students in understanding various modern day Songwriter income streams and how to participate in them
• Ability to create a comfortable climate for students in which to share their creative work and help them navigate creative roadblocks
• Other objectives as determined in consultation with Commercial Music Faculty.

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.