Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Spanish & Portuguese - SPAN 321 and SPAN 119R: Mariachi Band Director

Posting End Date: May 4, 2026

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

Position Start Date: September 1, 2026

Required Degree: Master’s Degree in Spanish Literature, Language, Culture, Pedagogy, or related field. Bachelor's in Music Education.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: Minimum 1 years' experience teaching Mariachi Band

Duties/Expectations: 

• Candidate will direct the BYU Mariachi Band, Mariachi Los Pumas, and coordinate performances both on and off campus, which may include daytime and evening events and some travel.

• Mariachi rehearsals (classes) are held bi-weekly.

• Candidate must have a working knowledge of the traditional mariachi instruments: violin, vihuela, trumpet and guitarrón.

• Candidate must possess excellent music sight-reading skills.

• The successful candidate will also teach SPAN 321, including additional undergraduate Spanish courses (SPAN 100-, 200-) that balance emphasis on the Spanish language, grammar, conversation, and culture, plus SPAN 119R Mariachi Band.

• This position requires the adjunct faculty member to hold office hours to meet with students and to be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff.

• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, attending meetings and trainings with the coordinators of first and second-year instruction, participating in professional development, and any other important events that require the assistance of the adjunct instructor.

• Participation in the annual Foreign Language Fair is required.

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.