Adjunct Teaching - Student Development - STDEV 317 & 318 (BYU Online)

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); Remote; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach STDEV 317 and STDEV 318. The candidate must reside in Utah for the contract period and will deliver the curriculum online, with regular office hours to support students.

The role requires a Master’s degree by start date and professional experience in job search strategies, career communication, and document preparation.Preferred credentials include Clifton Strengths coaching and higher-ed teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; must be completed by January 1, 2027.
• Professional experience guiding job search strategies, professional communication, and document preparation.
• Preferred: experience delivering career services and teaching in higher education.
• Clifton Strengths certified coach and knowledge of industry hiring trends.
• Familiarity with The 2-Hour Job Search.

Responsibilities

• Teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships and STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation online for BYU Online.
• Maintain regular office hours to support individual students.
• Relocate and reside in Utah for the duration of the contract.

Skills

Job search strategies

Professional communication

Document preparation

Clifton Strengths

Career assessments

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Student Development - STDEV 317 & 318 (BYU Online)Although this course is taught online, the hired adjunct must live in Utah during their contracted time.Posting End Date: October 30, 2026*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)Position Start Date: January 1, 2027 - Winter semesterRequired Degree:Master's Degree. The required degree must be completed by the start date.Experience:Required:Professional experience guiding individuals in the practices of job search strategies, professional communication, and preparing professional documentsFamiliarity with career assessments and career development Clifton Strengths trainedPreferred:Professional experience in career services deliveryExperience teaching in higher educationClifton Strengths certified coachTeaching in the areas of job search strategies and professional communicationKnowledge of industry hiring trends and practices; industry experience in a recruitment or hiring roleFamiliarity with The 2-Hour Job SearchDuties/Expectations:Teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships and STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation for BYU Online, using our core curriculum. The instructor will hold regular office hours to meet individual students' needs.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.