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

Brigham Young University; Utah; On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Full 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 instructor will operate online but must reside in Utah during the contract and will maintain regular office hours to support student success.

Required: Master's degree by start date; professional experience in job search strategies, professional communication, and resume/cover letter development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach STDEV 317: Career Strategies for Employment & Internships using core curriculum.
• Teach STDEV 318: Graduate School Preparation using core curriculum.
• Hold regular office hours to meet students' needs.

Skills

Job search strategies

Professional communication

Preparing professional documents

Clifton Strengths trained

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Clifton Strengths

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:

Required:

• 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.

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 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.