Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life, SFL 403R: Research/Creative Works Practicum

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 403R: Research/Creative Works Practicum (Evening School)

Posting End Date: November 20, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree: 

A PhD in Family Studies, Human Development, Developmental Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Family and Consumer Sciences, Sociology, or a related discipline is required. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

University-level teaching experience in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, Family and Consumer Sciences, Sociology, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.

Duties/Expectations: 

Teach a 3-credit, semester-long mentored research class to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life, which includes:

• Literature reviews
• Data collection
• Data coding
• Data management
• Data analysis
• Constructing statistical tables
• Writing proposals for conferences
• Writing manuscripts to be submitted for publication

Additional duties/expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• May be Day or Evening classes
• Responsive to students
• Grading with substantive feedback within 7 days
• Setting up for class
• Cleaning up after class
• Comfortable with technology
• 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

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.