Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life, SFL 102: Introduction to Interiors

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 102: Introduction to Interiors (Evening School)

Posting End Date: November 18, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree: 

BA, BS, BFA, or Masters level degree in Interior Design or Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Preference will be given to applicants who have a Bachelor or higher in Interior Design or FCSE degree with an Associates in Interior Design.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

5 years minimum teaching or full time interior design experience.

Duties/Expectations: 

Teach SFL 102 that focuses on introducing the practice of interior design. Complete duties related to teaching such as communication with students outside of class. Additional duties/expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach SFL 102 that is taught on campus, Online, or through Evening School
• Responsive to students
• Grading with substantive feedback within 7 days
• Setting up for class
• Cleaning up after class
• Comfortable with technology
• Imaginative about using online formats in new ways
• Passionate about connecting with students
• Organized and careful about time management
• Devoted to learning
• Attentive to details
• Excellent at oral and written communication
• Able to teach in different modalities
• Other duties may be assigned as needed including curriculum updates and attending some meetings.

At the end of this class students should be able to:

• Become life-long observers of design and the designed environment.
• Develop a basic vocabulary of design through reading, class discussion, class demonstration and memorization.
• Increase awareness and synthesize good and poor design on well being and aesthetic response by experiencing design first-hand on campus and in the community and by responding in learning journals.
• Develop an understanding of design as a problem-solving process through discussion, first-hand experience, and by responding in learning journals.
• Develop a basic vocabulary of architectural stylistic elements and an appreciation for the historic development of the American home through reading, discussion, visual presentation, site visits, and by responding in learning journals.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine 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).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

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.