Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art, Woodshop Supervisor

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - Woodshop Supervisor

Posting Close Date: November 19, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree:

Minimum BA/BFA degree required; Terminal degree (MFA) or significant professional experience in related field preferred. Required degree must be completed before the position start date.

Experience: 

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Experience using and maintaining woodshop tools, including table saw, jointer, planer, panel saw, miter saw, band saw, drill press, router tables, power sanders, jigsaw, central dust collection, etc.
• Precision woodworking skills
• Experience trouble shooting and solving fabrication challenges
• Experience teaching others to safely use woodshop tools
• Experience managing employees
• Good communication and organizational skills
• High level of craftsmanship and aesthetics 

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Prior experience managing an open woodshop
• Experience in Art applications of woodshop equipment; particularly the construction of frames, panels, strainer and stretcher bars, crates for shipping art, and support materials for exhibitions
• Experience using CNC router

Duties/Expectations: 

The Department of Art is searching for an adjunct supervisor for its Woodshop to work closely with a faculty liason in meeting the needs of the department. The woodshop is equipped with an array of power tools and the space necessary for the fabrication of painting supports, framing, exhibition prep and shipping support for art. It plays a crucial role in providing essential services to both faculty and students in the art program, aiding in the fabrication of art projects and preparation of exhibition materials required for successful outcomes. Multiple Art Department courses require students to utilize this space as a part of their course requirements each semester. Over one hundred students and faculty members use the woodshop space in some capacity each semester. 

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain woodshop with a set schedule of open hours
• Work with faculty liason to hire, train, schedule, and supervise student shop technicians 
• Maintain a safe and clean work space for students and faculty 
• Oversee and maintain woodshop equipment
• Develop and direct online and in-person training for use of shop equipment in coordination with faculty liaison
• Work with faculty liason to authorize, track, and report woodshop expenditures needed for maintenance and upkeep as well as student and faculty purchases of materials from the woodshop
• Maintain inventory of expendable supplies in shop
• Assist students and faculty in a range of courses and projects in the preparation of materials for painting, framing, exhibition preparation, and art shipping
• Work with faculty liason to coordinate and prioritize projects for the department, faculty, and students

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.