Adjunct Songwriting Instructor-Evening School

Job Title: 

School of Music- Adjunct Faculty Songwriting Instructor-Evening School

This position teaches 2 Evening School sections of Songwriting.

Posting Close Date: 

6/06/2025

Position Start Date: 

8/25/25

Required Degree: 

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related musical or literary field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Must have at least 5 years of professional songwriting experience and be a published songwriter

Duties/Expectations: 

• Must be able to teach the craft of songwriting from a creative and practical perspective

• Aid students in becoming more prolific songwriters and help them refine their craft

• Educate students on the business landscape for Songwriters

• Assist students in understanding various modern day Songwriter income streams and how to participate in them

• Ability to create a comfortable climate for students in which to share their creative work and help them navigate creative roadblocks

• Other objectives as determined in consultation with Commercial Music Faculty.

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.

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.