Adjunct Faculty - Anthropology - ANTHR 390R: Special Topics in Regional Anthropology

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Anthropology - ANTHR 390R: Special Topics in Regional Anthropology

Posting End Date:  October 29, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 2, 2026

Required Degree: BA or MA in Language Studies, Anthropology, or other related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience:  Candidates should have experience teaching university-level courses and a proficiency in Moroccan Arabic.

Duties/Expectations: We are seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Moroccan Arabic in the Winter 2026 semester. Duties include organizing and teaching curriculum aligned with established learning outcomes for the assigned course, grading student work, and holding office hours. Courses range from 15 to 40 students, and candidates should also be familiar with online classroom management systems.

The class will be taught during Winter Semester 2026 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm. The first session of this class will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter 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. 

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.