Adjunct Teaching - Design Dept - DESGD 260/DESPX 260/DESGD 362 (Evening School)

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Design Department to teach DESGD 260/DESPX 260 and DESGD 362 in the Evening School. The role focuses on user experience concepts and typographic systems, with industry-relevant assignments and critiques to support student learning.

The candidate should hold a BA/BS/BFA by start date, with preferred MS/MFA in Graphic or Interaction Design, and have experience teaching and collaborating with college students in UX and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by start date.
• MS or MFA in Graphic Design or Interaction Design preferred.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Professional UX/graphic design experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing in Undergraduate courses DESGD 260/DESPX 260 (User Experience 1).
• DESGD 362: Interactive Typographic Systems instruction using department curriculum.
• Create assignments, grade, critique, and respond to student emails.
• Engage with students and collaborate with colleagues in a collegial manner.

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Design Dept - DESGD 260/DESPX 260/DESGD 362 (Evening School)Posting End Date: November, 19, 2026*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)Position Start Date: January 4, 2027Required Degree:BA, BS, or BFA required, preferably in user experience design, graphic design, human-computer interaction, or industrial design. An MS or MFA in Graphic Design or Interaction Design is preferred.The required degree must be completed by the start date.Experience with:Communication with college-level students and collaboration with colleagues in a collegial manner.Teaching technical concepts requires an efficient thinker with a unique and enthusiastic approach to helping students.Professional experience in fields relevant to user experience design, interface design, and digital graphic design.Duties/Expectations:Teach undergraduate courses and DESGD 260/DESPX 260: User Experience 1, DESGD 362: Interactive Typographic Systems using department-approved curriculum.Courses include instruction in core user experience concepts such as usability, user flows, mental models, graphic systems, and typographic hierarchy, with practical industry-relevant assignments building digital product applications, designing complex websites, and creating unique interfaces.As with all graphic design classes, critiques will include instruction on visual concepts and strategy, communication, and aesthetic principles of graphic design.The position will require lecturing, creating assignments, grading, critiques, communicating/responding to student emails.Part-time faculty are not required to hold office hours, attend staff meetings, serve on committees, or mentor students.Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONSIf 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 REQUIREMENTSAll 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 OPPORTUNITYBrigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.