Adjunct Teaching - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment

Job Title:  Adjunct Teaching - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment

Posting End Date:  November 19, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree: 

Ph.D. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

Teaching experience preferred. Expertise in urban soil and water management (chemistry, physics, and biology).

Duties/Expectations: 

Teach PWS 402: Soils and Water in the Urban Environment class (3 credit hours). The class is in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00am - 9:50am (2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours).

Course Description: Principles of water management, soil physics, and soil fertility used in a problem-solving environment addressing current challenges in managing soils and water in the urban landscape. The instructor for this class will work with a graduate student Teaching Assistant to perform all duties related to teaching the topics of this class, using the schedule, content, exams etc. that are found on Learning Suite, although there is flexibility for making some adjustments in these as desired, as long as the following Learning Outcomes are achieved. (1) A primary goal of this course is for students to greatly increase their knowledge base of scientific principles related to plant, water, soil, nutrient, and pest management. This will be assessed by an examination at the beginning and end of the semester, with a target of at least doubling the average scores. (2) Students will apply concepts assimilated in previous courses to solve problems associated with at least five real-world case studies. By the end of the semester, each will develop an assessment matrix for use in problem-solving situations encountered in their future careers. (3) Students will develop at least one individual and group item to add to their portfolio. Developing a diagnostic key, writing an evaluation paper, developing a group presentation, and completing a semester project could each contribute to portfolios. (4) Students will successfully write several documents, including a research paper and diagnostic key at an upperclassman level of writing. Students will actively participate in team problem solving and a Group presentation.

BELONGING STATEMENT

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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).

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.