Adjunct Researcher - Wheatley Institute

Job Title: Adjunct Researcher - Religion in Business and the Workplace

Posting Close Date: June 3, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, June 2, 2025

Position Start Date: June 17, 2025 

Required Degree: Master's degree (MBA preferred). The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Position requires good analysis and writing skills. It is also appropriate for the individual to have experience working in business or corporate contexts, familiarity and experience with the topic of faith and belief in business and workplace contexts. Experience working with BYU’s Marriott School of Business and familiarity of how these topics are incorporated into business curriculum are also preferred.

Duties/Expectations: 

A successful candidate will engage in research and writing focused on religion, religious pluralism, and religious freedom in business and workplace contexts. This will include researching existing studies on the topic, summarizing research through written works and presentations, preparing materials for publication, and engaging in original research efforts under the direction of the Religion and Human Flourishing director and in collaboration with other faculty and researchers. Other duties may be assigned in connection to research, presentations, and writing.

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

Documents required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines 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).

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.