Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Instructor

Posting End Date: July 14, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: September 2, 2026

Required Degree:

BS degree in engineering, cybersecurity, physics, computer science, or related field required. MS or PhD degree preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience teaching in the field. Interest and passion in the design education process is required.

Duties/Expectations:

The goal is to help students learn the design and Capstone processes and successfully complete their assigned project I conjunction with other Capstone instructors. Duties will include:

• Review and approve scope of new projects.
• Provide advice on instructing Capstone students on software and cyber projects to other instructors. Adapt existing lecture materials.
• Participate in weekly Capstone Council meetings.
• Prepare and present Capstone lectures, participate weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
• Lead a pod of 6-14 Capstone teams working on cyber and/or software focused projects
• Help mentor Capstone coaches assigned your pod.
• Mentor and help coach individual teams and students in your pod.
• Be available to provide advice to other Capstone teams.
• Guide teams in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and processes that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
• Learn and share Capstone policies.
• Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
• Help the teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their project
• Help students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.

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.