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

Brigham Young University (BYU); Provo (UT); Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships and STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation. The role requires residency in Utah during the contract and will start January 1, 2027 for the Winter semester.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and professional experience guiding job search strategies and career development. Preferred qualifications include Clifton Strengths training, prior higher education teaching,

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and must be completed by start date.
• Experience guiding individuals in job search strategies, professional communication, and preparing professional documents.
• Familiarity with career assessments and Clifton Strengths training.

Responsibilities

• Teach STDEV 317 and STDEV 318 using BYU Online core curriculum.
• Hold regular office hours to meet students' needs.

Skills

Career guidance

Professional communication

Career assessments

Clifton Strengths

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 semester

Required Degree:

Master's Degree. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

• Professional experience guiding individuals in the practices of job search strategies, professional communication, and preparing professional documents
• Familiarity with career assessments and career development Clifton Strengths trained

Preferred:

• Professional experience in career services delivery
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Clifton Strengths certified coach
• Teaching in the areas of job search strategies and professional communication
• Knowledge of industry hiring trends and practices; industry experience in a recruitment or hiring role
• Familiarity with The 2-Hour Job Search

Duties/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.

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

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.