Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 223: Preparation for Marriage (Online)

Job Title:  Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 223: Preparation for Marriage (Online)

Although this position will be taught 'online,' it still requires the successful candidate to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Posting End Date: May, 29, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: August 1, 2026

Required Degree: 

A Master's or PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field is required.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

Teaching experience at the university level in Human Development, Family Studies, or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.

Duties/Expectations: 

Successful applicants will teach a 3-credit, semester class to undergraduate students in the School of Family Life. This is scheduled as an on-demand remote online class for Fall 2026 semester. By the end of the semester students in this class should be able to:

• Increase understanding of the Lord's divine plan for own personal development and marriage relationship (e.g., personal progression, the divine institution of marriage, the covenant of marriage, family stewardships, etc.) leading to lifelong learning and service.
• Increase capacity and skills in problem solving and communication in relationships.
• Be sensitive to modern threats to dating and marriage in contemporary culture using social science research and gospel principles.
• Increase understanding of the Savior's doctrines of marriage, including gospel teachings on equal partnership, love, commitment, forgiveness, chastity, dating, courtship, sexual intimacy, finances, becoming parents, marital distress, and other aspects of the marital stewardship.
• Increase awareness of the factors that social science research has shown to contribute to the formation and maintenance of healthy and stable marriages.
• Enhance own spiritual awareness and academic skills to help weigh scholarly and contemporary ideas about marriage relationships and use both faith and scholarship to evaluate issues surrounding marriage and defend the institution of marriage throughout life.

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 miss