School of Family Life - Adjunct Teaching, SFL 460: Advanced Family Processes

Job Title: School of Family Life - Adjunct Teaching SFL 460: Advanced Family Processes

Posting Close Date: 2 July 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Position Start Date:  18 August 2025

Required Degree: A Master's or PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Teaching experience at the university level in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have taught classes at the university level in the past. 

Duties/Expectations: 

Successful applicants will teach a 3-credit, term or semester class on Advanced Family Processes to about 40 undergraduate students in the School of Family Life.

By the end of the semester, students in this class should be able to: 

• Develop an understanding of advanced family and relationship processes;
• Gain a practical and scholarly experience in how advanced family and relationship processes can influence them and their relationships;
• Be able to apply advanced family and relationship processes in practical situations.

The class will be held in person on MW from 12:30-1:45pm, during Fall Semester 2025.

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.