Job Title: Psychology Adjunct Teaching - Psych 306: Psychology of Gender

Posting End Date: July 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM (MDT)

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, July 29, 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 psychology of gender is preferred.

Duties/Expectations: The responsibility of this faculty member is to teach Psych 306 (Psychology of Gender). Selected candidates are expected to have the knowledge and ability to teach about psychological theories, research findings, and perspectives related to gender. Topics include biological, developmental, social, and cultural influences on gender identity and roles, as well as the impact of gender on cognition, emotion, behavior, and mental health. Candidates should promote critical thinking about gender-related issues within a framework that respects faith-informed perspectives.

This course will be taught as an in person class in the Winter 2026 Semester.

Class will be held in person on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00-9:50 am.

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.