Adjunct Faculty – Public Service/Ethics – Human Resource Management (MPA 640)

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Public Service/Ethics – Human Resource Management (MPA 640)

Posting End Date: August 27, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: December 1, 2026

Position Summary

The Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics in the BYU Marriott School of Business seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach MPA 640: Human Resource Management. This graduate-level course serves students preparing for leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations, and other public-service settings.

The successful candidate will help students understand and apply human resource management principles within the distinctive legal, organizational, and ethical environments of public and nonprofit service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging, graduate-level instruction in human resource management for public and nonprofit organizations.

• Teach students to connect organizational purpose, talent management, employment systems, and desired organizational outcomes.

• Help students analyze civil service, career service, and at-will employment systems.

• Guide students in understanding employee due process, public employment rights, and relevant employment and labor laws.

• Use cases, discussions, presentations, and applied exercises to develop students’ judgment and decision-making.

• Integrate principles of ethical leadership and thoughtful connections between faith and professional practice, consistent with the mission of BYU.

• Provide timely, detailed, and constructive feedback on major writing and communication assignments.

• Mentor students through individual writing projects, team case presentations, and employment-related communication projects.

• Help students strengthen professional writing, oral presentation, and standard U.S. English grammar and usage skills.

• Evaluate student performance fairly and maintain accurate course and grading records.

• Coordinate as needed with institute faculty and program leadership to support course and program learning objectives.

• Create a respectful, rigorous, and inclusive learning environment for graduate students preparing to serve diverse communities.

Required Qualifications

• A completed master’s degree in business, public administration, human resource management, organizational leadership, writing, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the position start date.

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resource management and organizational leadership principles.

• Ability to teach graduate students effectively in an in-person classroom environment.

• Strong professional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to provide detailed feedback and individualized student mentoring.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Brigham Young University and the BYU Marriott School of Business.

• Willingness to abide by the BYU Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college or graduate level.

• Professional experience in government, nonprofit management, human resources, employment law, consulting, writing, or organizational leadership.

• Experience with public-sector employment systems, including civil service, career service, at-will employment, and employee due process.

• Experience facilitating case-based learning, team presentations, and applied professional projects.

• Evidence of effective mentoring, coaching, or development of graduate students or working professionals.

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