Adjunct Teaching - Student Development - STDEV 317 & 318 (BYU Online)

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Student Development - STDEV 317 & 318 (BYU Online)
Although this course is taught online, the hired adjunct must live in Utah during their contracted time.
Posting End Date: October 30, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Position Start Date: January 1, 2027 - Winter semester
Required Degree:
Master's Degree. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Required:
Professional experience guiding individuals in the practices of job search strategies, professional communication, and preparing professional documents
Familiarity with career assessments and career development Clifton Strengths trained
Preferred:
Professional experience in career services delivery
Experience teaching in higher education
Clifton Strengths certified coach
Teaching in the areas of job search strategies and professional communication
Knowledge of industry hiring trends and practices; industry experience in a recruitment or hiring role
Familiarity with The 2-Hour Job Search
Duties/Expectations:
Teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships and STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation for BYU Online, using our core curriculum. The instructor will hold regular office hours to meet individual students' needs.
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.