What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Adjunct Teaching - Psych 350: Intro to Social Psychology position at Brigham Young University?
Job Title: Psychology Adjunct Teaching - Psych 350: Intro to Social Psychology (Day)
Posting End Date: August 14, 2025, 12:00 AM (MDT)
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Position Start Date: January 1, 2026
Required Degree: MS or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: The Department of Psychology at Brigham Young University invites applicants of any academic rank to fill a part-time position in the Department of Psychology to begin Winter Semester 2026. The selected candidate will show commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Our department values belonging, student mentoring, a collegial culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research. Prior experience with teaching in organizational psychology is preferred.
Duties/Expectations: The responsibility of this faculty member is to teach Psych 350 (Intro to Positive Psychology). Selected candidates are expected to have the knowledge and ability to teach about how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. Topics include social perception, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Candidates should engage students in applying social psychological principles to real-world settings and encourage reflection on how gospel-centered values relate to human social behavior.
This course will be taught as an in person class from 2:00 - 3:15pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in Winter Semester 2026.
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).
E mployment 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.
