Adjunct Teaching - Chemical & Biological Engineering - CBE 461: Capstone Coach II Projects

byu; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position for CBE 461: Capstone Coach II Projects. The role starts January 6, 2027 and requires a BS in engineering or related field with MS preferred.

The candidate should have proven chemical engineering experience and a passion for guiding senior student teams through industry-sponsored projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field required.
• MS degree preferred and must be completed by start date.
• Demonstrated chemical engineering experience and passion for guiding senior student groups.

Responsibilities

• Spend 4-6 hours per week coaching a 5-7 member student design team (8-10 AM, M-F).
• Help student groups self-organize, problem-solve and deliver project deliverables.
• Maintain alignment with Capstone policies and foster sponsor liaison relationships.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

MS degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Chemical & Biological Engineering - CBE 461: Capstone Coach II Projects

Posting End Date: October 21, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 6, 2027

Required Degree:

BS degree in engineering or related field required. MS degree preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Demonstrated success within career as a chemical engineer. Demonstrate an interest and passion in guiding senior chemical engineering student groups through group organization and problem solving on industry sponsored projects.

Duties/Expectations:

Ability to spend an average of 4-6 hours per week between 8-10 AM M-F coaching a team of engineering students (5-7 members) for winter semester 2027. Help student groups self-organize, problem solve and successfully complete their assigned project by producing deliverables. Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.

Duties will include:

• Learn and share Capstone policies
• Coach and mentor your student design team
• Attend weekly team meetings, student sponsor meetings and faculty coach meetings
• Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor’s liaison engineer
• Maintain a realistic project scope throughout winter semester

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.