Sociology Adjunct Faculty - SOC 329 Medical Sociology

​Job Title: Sociology Adjunct Faculty - SOC 329 Medical Sociology

Posting Close Date: June 19, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Position Start Date: 7 August 2025 (classes begin 2 September 2025)

Required Degree: PhD in Sociology.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: Prior experience teaching university classes required.  

Duties/Expectations: 

• The BYU Sociology Department invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach SOC 329: Medical Sociology in Fall Semester 2025, and must be taught in person during the length of the semester.
• The class is scheduled for TTh from 4:00-5:15pm.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating student learning, maintaining timely and effective communication, and holding office hours to support student success.
• Adjunct faculty are also expected to collaborate with department faculty and office staff as needed.

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.