Brigham Young University

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Educational Leadership & Foundations (EDLF 768)

The Educational Leadership and Foundations Department in the McKay School of Education is hiring an adjunct professor to teach a graduate course in philosphy and history of Western education. The purpose of this course is to help educational leaders to understand major philosophies of education and their historical and current influence on educational theory, practice, and leaderhip.

Posting End Date: November 20, 2025

• NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 2, 2026

Required Degree: MS in Philosophy, Educational Leadership, Educational Foundations, or a related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Qualified applicants will demonstrate the following:

• In-depth understanding of the philosophy of education, history of Western civilization and education, and dominant figures influencing the development of modern educational thought and practice (e.g., Plato, Descartes, Rousseau, Locke, Dewey);
• Understanding of modern educational systems, institutions, and practices;
• Experience effectively teaching in-person or online, or aptitude to do so.

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience;
• Experience teaching in-person and online.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach EDLF 768, a 3 credit course
• Plan and deliver lessons once every other week, with a 3-hour session every other Saturday and an additional 3-hour session every fourth Friday;
• Grade students’ assignments.

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.