Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Manufacturing Engineering – MFGEN 532: Manufacturing Systems

Posting End Date:  October 21, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (MST) 

Position Start Date: January 7, 2026

Required Degree:  MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience:  3+ years working in a manufacturing or related field, preferably in manufacturing systems or lean manufacturing.

Duties/Expectations: 

Teach MFGEN 532  - Manufacturing Systems

• Instruct students in person during designated class times
• Provide office consultations and student mentoring
• Mentor student teams on a semester-long project with a local company, helping them gain confidence applying course principles in a production environment.
• Prepare course materials (lectures/homework/projects)
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner
• Write and administer exams.

Adjunct faculty do not attend faculty meetings and are not required to participate in research or citizenship responsibilities.

Course Description:  Analyzing lean manufacturing systems. Numerous examples and case studies from industry demonstrating principles of lean production, inventory management, and lean distribution. Project where a small team of students is paired with a local company to gain confidence with these principles in an industrial setting. Prerequisite: MFGEN 480 or instructor's consent. (3 credit course. This course has in-person instruction. Lecture hours 2; Lab hours 2)

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.