Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Political Science - POLI 170 (Independent Study - University)
Posting End Date: June 22, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, June 21st, 2026, @ 11:59pm (MT)
Position Start Date: July 6, 2026
Required Degree:
Graduate degree in the subject area or a closely related field. Degree from an accredited institution must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Highly knowledgeable in the subject area. Undergraduate teaching experience.
Duties/Expectations:
This position will work in a traditional teaching and grading role and/or a curriculum development role for the POLI 170 course with Independent Study.
Work closely with administrators and students, to ensure a positive, productive, and academically engaging independent study experience in an online teaching environment.
Responsible for grading and posting student work, providing constructive and detailed feedback to students, responding, and interacting with students via email, and holding virtual office hours as needed.
Work in conjunction with the School of Family Life and ISUNIV under specific contractual assignment(s), and develop, review or update original, innovative, and relevant curriculum and learning experiences that will reach both domestic and international university students.
This content may include but is not limited to syllabi (course description, course objectives/outcomes, course methodology, grading criteria, grade computation, course policies), course materials, and test questions and answers.
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.
