Adjunct Teaching - Design Dept - Motion Classes: DES 280, 380, & 383

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks an adjunct lecturer for the Design Department to teach Motion Classes DES 280, 380, and 383 on a part-time basis. The role requires relocation to Utah for the duration of employment and adherence to university policies.

Applicants should hold a BFA by the start date, with MFA preferred. Responsibilities include lecturing, creating assignments, grading, and managing student emails; no mandatory office hours or committees.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating with college-level students.
• Collaborating with colleagues in a collegial manner.
• Teaching difficult concepts with an engaging approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses DES 280, DES 380, DES 383 using approved curriculum.
• Lecturing, creating assignments, grading, and responding to student emails.
• Part-time faculty are not required to hold office hours, attend staff meetings, or mentor students.

Skills

College-level communication

Course coordination

Lecturing

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) preferred

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Teaching - Design Dept - Motion Classes: DES 280, 380, & 383

Posting End Date

October 13, 2026; Last day to apply is Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date

January 4, 2027

Required Degree

BFA required; MFA in Graphic Design preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Preferred Experience

Experience communicating with college-level students and collaborating with colleagues in a collegial manner. Teaching technical concepts requires an efficient thinker with a unique and enthusiastic approach to helping students.

Duties / Expectations

• Teach undergraduate courses on a part-time basis using department-approved curriculum. Courses include DES 280: Motion Concepts, DESGD 380 Motion Design, and DES 383 Analog Motion or Interdisciplinary Motion courses.
• 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.

Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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.

The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community, commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments, student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits, excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship, commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging, a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others.

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