Job Title:  Adjunct Teaching - Comparative Arts & Letters - ARTHC 111/201/202

Posting Close Date: April 29, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: June 22, 2026

Required Degree:  MA required; PhD preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:  Teaching art history in a university setting.

Duties/Expectations: 

Experience teaching Introduction to Art History (ARTHC 111). Experience teaching Art History before 1500 (ARTHC 201), which includes a survey of Western civilization emphasizing the visual arts from ancient Greece to the Gothic period. Experience teaching Art History since 1500 (ARTHC 202), which includes a survey of Western civilization emphasizing the visual arts from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Prepare class lectures and presentations on course material. Administer quizzes and exams, consult and advise students, hold office hours, grade exams and papers. 

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.