Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Office of Digital Humanities - DigHT 360: Programming for Text Processing and Analysis (Evening School)
Posting End Date: July, 16, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Position Start Date: September 1, 2026
Required Degree:
Ph.D. in computational linguistics or related field.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Significant experience with Python (preferably 10+ years), text analysis and computational linguistics (10+ years), teaching Python at the college level (7+ years), and familiarity with BYU policy and procedure.
Duties/Expectations:
Teach DigHT/Ling 360: Programming for Text Processing and Analysis, following department-approved curriculum
Hold regular office hours
Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments, and final exam assessments on a timely basis
Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
Assist students in their progress in the course and in meeting the AIMS of a BYU Education
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.
