Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Plant & Wildlife Sci - Cultural History of Medicinal Plants (PWS 101)

Posting Close Date: October 31, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 2, 2026

Required Degree: MS in Plant Biology, or related field, required. PhD preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Candidates should have a strong knowledge of plants, ethnobotany, the herbal industry, and how plants are used in medicine.
• Teaching experience should demonstrate the ability to inspire students from diverse backgrounds and to promote faith throughout the course experience.
• Excellent leadership and training skills to communicate effectively with students and teaching assistants.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with faculty and students.

Duties/Expectations: 

This course satisfies the GE requirement of Global and Cultural Awareness under the Individual and Society section of the University Core. It is designed to give students a global perspective on how medicinal plants have shaped the cultural history of humanity and how they have been used to treat illnesses and diseases in humans. The course concepts will cover issues of conservation, natural history, biodiversity, cultural diversity, and human history as they relate to medicinal plants.

• Provide an enriching and supportive environment in classrooms where students can successfully fulfill course objectives in an already established course curriculum.
• Lead out in faith-based, high-quality classroom experience that inspires students to learn deeply and apply what they are learning.
• Plan lectures, assignments, discussions, learning activities, and assessments to guide students through the course learning objectives.
• Coordinate with teaching assistants to oversee grading and student evaluation, including assignments, exams, and quizzes related to the courses.
• Submit grades prior to the grade submittal deadline at the end of respective semesters.

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.