Job Title:  Adjunct Teaching - Educational Leadership & Foundations - EDLF 701

Posting End Date:  April 4, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: June 22, 2026 (Summer Term)

Required Degree: MS in Educational Leadership or a related field is required. PhD or EdD in a related field preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

The Educational Leadership and Foundations Department in the McKay School of Education is hiring an adjunct professor to teach a graduate course in collaborative educational leadership. The purpose of this course is to help educational leaders understand collaborative leadership theories and develop practices leading to meaningful change in educational organizations and institutions at the micro and macro levels.

Experience: 

Qualified applicants will demonstrate the following:

• In-depth understanding of educational leadership in schools;
• Understanding of modern educational systems, institutions, and practices;
• Experience effectively teaching in-person or online, or aptitude to do so;
• Commitment to Christlike leadership and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience;
• Experience teaching in-person and online;
• Experience working with state and/or federal education leaders;
• Experience as a teacher or administrator in K-12 schools.

Duties/Expectations: 

Teach EDLF 701: Collab Leadership for Change, a 3-credit course, which involves the following:

• Planning and delivering lessons once each week, with a 6-hour session on Saturday.
• Grading students’ assignments.

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.