IMPORTANT Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire.
University Environment
Brigham Young University-Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. As a private, baccalaureate institution, the university is teaching focused and student centered by design. To learn more about teaching at BYU-Idaho, see BYU-Idaho Faculty.
BYU-Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). Faculty members abide by the university's Honor Code and have the important responsibility and role to help all students develop and grow, both spiritually and academically, in accordance with the Mission of BYU-Idaho.
Position Summary
Applicants must have a degree in a liberal arts or humanities field. Degrees, for example, in art history, literature, musicology, film studies, classics, history, or philosophy would be relevant. Successful candidates will teach HUM 110 Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts. This involves teaching the basic elements of literature, visual arts, music, theater, and film and guiding students to develop skills of analysis, interpretation, and critical judgment of the arts. Additional responsibilities may include advising students.
Adjunct positions are contracted on a semester-by-semester basis.
This position is an interest list for future adjunct teaching opportunities. Applications will be reviewed by the department periodically, and all candidates will be notified by email if they are chosen to interview for a position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is advantageous.
Work Schedule
Courses are assigned by the department chair.
See additional information here.
Pay Rate
Dependent on education level.
Application Instructions
Resume or Curriculum Vitae: A document in the resume section is required. If only a curriculum vitae is used, it must be attached to the required resume section.
Cover Letter: Address the salutation to the Faculty Selection Committee and upload it to the required cover letter section.
Unofficial Transcripts: Transcripts for all degrees earned need to be attached. Please be aware that if hired, candidates will be required to provide an official transcript or a secure electronic PDF transcript for each earned degree.
Contact Information
Faculty Employment - Human Resources
Brigham Young University-Idaho 226 Kimball Building Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1670 (208) 496-1716 facultyemployment@byui.edu