Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Teacher - Information Systems - IS 543: Mobile Platform Development

Posting End Date: July 15, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: September 1, 2026

Required Degree:

Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

• Ability to teach IS 543: Mobile Platform Development at an intermediate level
• Prior teaching or training experience at the university or professional level
• Professional experience as a Software Engineer
• Knowledge of the Swift programming language, iOS app development, and SwiftUI and SwiftData libraries
• Ability to use generative AI tools such as Claude Code or Codex effectively

Brief Description: This course covers the principles of mobile app development, with a focus on the iOS platform and the Swift ecosystem. Students will learn how to design and implement modern mobile apps using the Swift programming language, the Xcode IDE, SwiftUI, and SwiftData. Programming skills are developed and tested through programming tasks and projects of increasing complexity. Students will learn effective techniques for augmenting their work with GenAI.

Course Topics:

• Mobile platform strategy, architecture, and user experience design
• Swift programming language fundamentals
• SwiftUI and declarative user interface development
• Software architecture patterns, including MVC and MVVM
• Protocol-oriented programming, generics, and reactive programming
• concepts
• Navigation, forms, lists, and application state management
• Network communication, web service APIs, and asynchronous
• programming
• Local notifications and mobile device capabilities

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach IS 543: Mobile Platform Development
• Course content and teaching materials are created by the faculty for adjuncts to use (teaching assistants will be hired to assist in the course)
• Development of robust, production-quality iOS applications through hands-on projects
• Coach students on professional presentations, proposals, and client meetings
• Passion and support for the Information Systems degree
• Ability to engage with students in person
• Taught Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am - 9:15am

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.