Adjunct Faculty (Faculty of Business & Government)

Brigham Young University Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University Hawaii seeks a part-time adjunct instructor to teach as-needed courses on-island. The position may cover only one class per semester with no relocation benefits.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s/Doctorate in the field is strongly preferred. Compensation is per credit, with starting adjunct contracts dependent on degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s/Doctorate strongly preferred in subject area
• Regionally accredited institution credentials advantageous
• Temporary, part-time adjunct appointment with on-island eligibility
• May teach only one class per semester; wage depends on degree and teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses as needed by the program
• Develop and manage class syllabus to meet university standards
• Plan lectures, discussions, and assignments; grade papers and exams
• Advise students as needed

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Syllabus design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s/Doctorate preferred

Job description

This position is a temporary, part-time appointment specifically for on-island applicants. This semester-to-semester contract may only be teaching one class. There are no associated relocation benefits.

Applications will be reviewed by the program periodically and all candidates will be notified by email if they are chosen to interview for a position.

Job Summary

Teach courses as needed by the program as a part-time faculty member. Additional responsibilities may include advising students.

Available courses to teach in this faculty include:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Emergency Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Political Science
• Public Management

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate students in a specific field of expertise
• Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets university standards
• Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
• Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s/Doctorate degree in the subject area strongly preferred; must be from regionally accredited institutions. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is advantageous.

Approximate starting adjunct semester contract $1,250 - $2,000 per credit, the wage offered is dependent upon applicants’ degree and years of university level teaching experience.

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60‑1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.