Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - Photography and New Genres

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - 2D Studio and Printmaking Courses

Posting End Date:  November 9, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: December 1, 2026

Required Degree: 

Minimum BA/BFA degree required; Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) preferred.  The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of one year of university-level teaching in Art, or equivalent related experience.
• Photography skills.
• Familiarity with New Genres and Time-Based Art courses that encompass contemporary art approaches to video, installation, performance, and sound.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach the following courses:
  • ART 210 - New Genres
  • ART 260 - Photography Fundamentals
  • ART 353 - Time-Based Art
  • ART 360 - Advanced Photography
• Adjunct faculty will use department-approved syllabi and materials for the courses and will mentor the students in their class(es).
• Course prep and training will begin for the selected hire in December.
• Teaching will start at the beginning of January 2027.

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.