Adjunct Instructor: Editing and Publishing

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position in the Linguistics Department to deliver Editing & Publishing courses ELING 350, 410R, 430R and 415R. The appointee will join a team focused on practical editing and publishing workflows.

Required is a Bachelor's in Editing/Publishing with MA and industry experience desirable. Teaching experience preferred; relocation to Utah is expected for the appointment period, with adherence to BYU policies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in a field related to Editing and Publishing.
• MA and/or industry experience desirable.
• Experience in copy editing and editing workflow preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Teach ELING 350 Basic Editing Skills, ELING 410R Genre and Substantive Editing, ELING 430R Editing for Publication, and ELING 415 Business of Editing and Publishing.
• Relocate or reside in Utah for duration of employment.
• Support student learning outcomes and adhere to BYU policies.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Editing knowledge

Industry insight

Educación

Bachelor's in Editing & Publishing

Master's degree desirable

Descripción del empleo

Job Title:

Adjunct Teaching - Linguistics Department - Editing & Publishing Courses: ELING 350, 410R, 430R & 415R

Posting End Date:

November 12, 2026

Position Start Date:

January 4, 2027

Required Degree:

Bachelor's in a field related to Editing and Publishing. MA and/or industry experience desirable. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Teaching experience preferred. Industry experience desirable. Must demonstrate knowledge of core concepts of copy editing, substantive editing, the publication process, and/or the business of editing and publishing. See course descriptions and learning outcomes of the course on https://catalog.byu.edu/

The instructor will teach the following classes in Editing and Publishing:

• ELING 350 (Basic Editing Skills)


• ELING 410R (Genre and Substantive Editing)


• ELING 430R (Editing for Publication)


• ELING 415 (Business of Editing and Publishing)

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.