Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life, SFL 185R: Beginning Clothing Construction

Job Title:  Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life – SFL 185R: Beginning Clothing Construction

Posting End Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: December 1, 2026

Required Degree: 

BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with 15 years teaching Family and Consumer Sciences or an MS or M.Ed in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Education, Curriculum or related degree.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Highly knowledgeable in sewing techniques, including garment construction and technical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability in fashion, including principles of circular design, responsible sourcing, and sustainable production practices.
• Ability to integrate social science concepts into teaching, such as the psychology of clothing, consumer behavior, and societal impacts on fashion evolution.
• Commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and ethical practices in fashion education.
• Familiarity with media necessary to teach innovative and engaging lessons
• Ability to write curriculum; purchase fabrics
• Execute and manage sewing labs
• Ability to supervise student lab assistants.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Teach assigned clothing construction classes that are on campus, blended or online.
• May be Day or Evening classes
• Work under the direction of full-time faculty in apparel and textiles along with the director of the FCS program.
• Work with the sewing lab manager
• Help with the functions of the BYU sewing labs
• 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.
• May be Day or Evening classes
• This position is stipulated and annually reviewed for funding availability.
• Work under the direction of full-time faculty in apparel and textiles along with the director of the FCS program.
• Work with the sewing lab manager
• Help with the functions of the BYU sewing labs
• 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.
• This position is stipulated and annually reviewed for funding availability.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach the following documents to your adjunct application:

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Digital portfolio that includes documentation of your sewing skills, understanding of apparel and textile industry knowledge, and sewing lab management procedures
• Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the 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.