Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to coach Cybersecurity Capstone projects within Electrical and Computer Engineering. You will guide a student team of 5-7 through the design process, ensuring deliverables meet sponsor expectations and course requirements.

The role requires a BS in cybersecurity, CS, or engineering with MS preferred, and the ability to spend ~3 hours weekly coaching between 8-10 am MT. Relocation to Utah is expected for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field required.
• MS degree preferred.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Must work with assigned student team of 5-7 members.
• Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project.
• Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Capstone coaching

Team mentoring

Mentoring students

Education

BS in cybersecurity/CS/engineering

MS degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach

Posting End Date

September 28, 2026

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.
• 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 project.
• Help 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.

Location and Relocation

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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.

The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others

Contact

[e-mail] 1-801-422-7017