Constitutional Law Adjunct — Inspire Undergraduate Minds

byu; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking an adjunct professor in Political Science to teach POLI 420 and POLI 421. The position requires a Ph.D. or J.D.

completed by the start date, and the candidate must relocate to Utah for the duration of employment. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, holding office hours, grading, and providing student feedback. The posting notes the start date of January 4, 2027, with the posting end date of October 12, 2026, and emphasizes commitment to

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in the listed subject matter beyond personal interest and study.
• Show commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Value belonging, student mentoring, and a collegial culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach POLI 420: Constitutional Law – American Federal System covering rights and powers of the President, Congress, the judiciary, states, and individuals.
• Teach POLI 421: Constitutional Law – Rights and Immunities, covering Supreme Court decisions and major legal doctrines.
• Provide classroom instruction, hold office hours, grade papers, and give students feedback; not expected to participate in faculty meetings or serve on department committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student mentoring

Collegial culture

Education

Ph.D. or J.D.

Job description

Brigham Young University is seeking an adjunct professor in Political Science to teach POLI 420 and POLI 421. The position requires a Ph.D. or J.D.

completed by the start date, and the candidate must relocate to Utah for the duration of employment. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, holding office hours, grading, and providing student feedback. The posting notes the start date of January 4, 2027, with the posting end date of October 12, 2026, and emphasizes commitment to