Adjunct Teaching - Church History & Doctrine - Rel C 100 Introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (day, evening)

Job Posting Title: Adjunct teaching – Church History - Rel C 100 Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (day, evening)

Start Date: September 1, 2025 (Fall Semester 2025)

Posting Close Date: July 4, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, July 3, 2025

Required Degree: PhD Degree. Must have required degree by start date.

Preferred Experience:

• The candidate must have experience teaching Rel C 100 “Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” in a university setting.
• The candidate will demonstrate unusual potential for excellent teaching of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
• This will often, but not always, be demonstrated by teaching experience in religious education in the Church Educational System.

Duties: Teach assigned classes in Church History & Doctrine (Rel C 225 100 Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Class(es) could be day or evening.

BYU’s Department of Church History & Doctrine is dedicated to furthering the mission of Brigham Young University and BYU Religious Education to teach the restored gospel of Jesus Christ from the scriptures and modern prophets in a way that helps each student develop faith, become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, and strengthen their ability to find answers, resolve doubts, and respond with faith.

In a cover letter, candidates should describe their qualifications for—and interest in—teaching the Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints course, including academic training, past teaching experience, and other evidence of competency and proficiency for teaching the course. Information about the course aims and outcomes can be found in the BYU catalog at https://catalog.byu.edu/.

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.