Adjunct Teaching - English Dept - ENGL 235 and 236

Position: Adjunct Teaching - English Dept - ENGL 201, 202, 203, 230, 232, 235 and 236
Job Title:

Adjunct Teaching - English Dept - ENGL 201, 202, 203, 230, 232, 235 and 236

Posting End Date:
June 29, 2026

* NOTE:

Last day to apply is Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Position

Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Required Degree:

MFA in Creative Writing, or an MA in English or a comparable field. The required degree must be completed before the start date.

Experience:

College-level English literature course instruction.

Duties/Expectations:

Teach GE civilization and letters (literature) courses , including ENGL 201 (World Lit
1), ENGL 202 (World Lit
2), ENGL 203 (Ways of Reading), ENGL 232 (Shakespeare), ENGL 230 (Studies in Literature), ENGL 235 (Studies in American Literature), and ENGL 236 (Studies in British Literature). Course descriptions and outcomes are available in the BYU Course Catalog .Instructor Availability :
Applicants must teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo campus, be available for at least three office hours each week, share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty, and provide assignment feedback in a timely manner.

Training and Meetings:
Adjunct faculty may be required to attend department training prior to the start of teaching as well as attend periodic course coordination meetings. They do not attend department faculty meetings and are not expected to participate in citizenship and research as part of their regular load. They may be invited to participate in minimal ad hoc curricular and mentoring assignments, for which they would be compensated in addition to their teaching contract.

Adjuncts are invited to attend adjunct faculty mini-workshops as their time and interest allow.

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 this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine 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).If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .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.
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