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Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Physics and Astronomy - Physics 313R
Posting End Date: December 30, 2025
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)
Position Start Date: January 7, 2026
Required Degree: Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy, Physics Education, or a closely related field. PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Physics Education preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in teaching or instructional support in a college or university setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience mentoring or training teaching assistants.
- Familiarity with evidence-based teaching practices and educational assessment.
Duties/Expectations:
- Design, organize, and deliver training for new and continuing TAs.
- Mentor and support TAs in effective teaching practices, grading strategies, and student engagement.
- Coordinate assessment and feedback systems to improve TA performance and training effectiveness.
- Collaborate with faculty and departmental leadership to align TA training with course objectives and university policies.
- Supervise the walk-in tutorial lab that services introductory courses.
- Maintain records of participation, evaluations, and outcomes for program reporting and improvement.
- Contribute to the department’s mission to provide exceptional teaching and learning experiences.
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.