Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to coach Cybersecurity Capstone projects within the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. You will guide a student team of 5–7, helping them apply a project structure, workflow, and design process that matches project requirements, sponsor expectations, and course policies.

The role requires teaching and mentoring capabilities, attendance at Capstone lectures and meetings, and the ability to manage scope and timelines

Qualifications

• Must guide a student team of 5-7 members through the design process.
• Help students learn the design process and complete their assigned project.
• Coach and mentor student teams throughout capstone activities.

Responsibilities

• Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings, and coach meetings.
• Establish a good relationship with the project sponsor.
• Help teams maintain realistic scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Explain how general course requirements apply to the project.
• Facilitate development of professional soft skills and teamwork.

Skills

Team coaching

Mentoring

Design education

Project management

Education

BS in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field

MS degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone CoachPosting End Date: September 28, 2026*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)Required Degree:BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field required. MS degree preferred.The required degree must be completed by the start date.Experience:Demonstrated success within career. Interest and passion in the design education process are required.Duties/Expectations:Must work with assigned student team of 5-7 members. Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project. Duties will include:Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.Learn and share Capstone policies.Coach and mentor your student team.Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.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 projectHelp students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.Ability to spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8-10 am M-F coaching a team of engineering students.Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.Instructions to Applicants : In your Cover Letter, please include an experience you have had teaching young students how to design and work in teams on a project.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 INSTRUCTIONSIf 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 REQUIREMENTSAll 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 OPPORTUNITYBrigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.