Adjunct Teaching - Family, Home & Social Sciences - American Heritage (Salt Lake Center)

Master’s degree required. PhD degree in economics, history, or political science preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

College teaching experience strongly preferred.

Successful applicants must be available to teach one section of American Heritage at the BYU Salt Lake Center for Winter 2027 semester. Class meets from 11:15 AM – 1:45 PM. Subsequently, successful applicants may be asked to teach one section per semester/term for two semesters or terms per academic year.  The course syllabus must be approved by the Faculty Chair, and the course is expected to follow all department policies and guidelines. The instructor will hold office hours. This position does not require the applicant to serve on department committees but may require yearly attendance at a faculty meeting.

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).

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.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.