Adjunct Teaching - Civil & Construction Engineering - CFM 291R: Undergraduate Seminar

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach CFM 291R: Undergraduate Seminar in Civil & Construction Engineering. The role requires a Master’s degree by January 6, 2027 and at least five years of professional experience in real estate development, architecture, or related fields.

Classes are held in person, once weekly in Utah, with course materials and student mentoring tasks. The successful candidate will relocate or reside in Utah for the duration of the appointment, engage

Qualifications

• Master’s degree must be completed by start date.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the seminar’s specialty area (real estate development or architecture and design).

Responsibilities

• Teach CFM 291R: Undergraduate Seminar in-person, once weekly, Thursdays 11:00–11:50 AM.
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring (≈1 hr/week).
• Prepare course materials (lectures, discussion guides, assignments).
• Evaluate student work and assign grades.
• Coordinate guest speakers as appropriate.

Skills

Course design

Student mentoring

In-person instruction

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Civil & Construction Engineering - CFM 291R: Undergraduate Seminar

**Posting End Date:** November 5, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 6, 2027

Course Description: An advanced seminar series that presents and discusses topics in construction management centered on a specialty area. Each semester-long seminar focuses on a single topic. Current needs are either Real Estate Development or Architecture and Design. The seminar series would be delivered through structured in-person instruction, discussion, and targeted industry engagement.

Required Degree

Master’s degree (or PhD) in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or a related field required.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the seminar’s specialty area (real estate development or architecture and design).

Duties/Expectations

Teach CFM 291R: Undergraduate Seminar (Winter 2027). In-person, once weekly, Thursdays, 11:00 - 11:50 AM. .5 credits

• Instruct students in person during designated class times
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring (approximately 1 hr per week)
• Prepare course materials (lectures, discussion guides, assignments)
• Evaluate student work
• Coordinate guest speakers as appropriate

Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities.

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.