Adjunct Teaching - Psychology - PSYCH 320: Developmental Psych: Childhood

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Psychology - PSYCH 320: Developmental Psych: Childhood

Posting End Date:  October 22, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 6, 2027

Required Degree: 

MS or PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Show commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Prior experience teaching psychology—particularly a research and analysis course—is preferred.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Teach PSYCH 320: Developmental Psych: Childhood
• Have the knowledge and ability to teach the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from the prenatal period through late childhood, including major theories, research methods, and developmental processes across biological, cognitive, and social domains.
• Support students in applying developmental concepts through active learning, research-based assignments, and applied experiences.
• Candidates should prepare students to critically evaluate and integrate research in developmental psychology and to think critically about factors influencing normative development and risk for psychopathology.
• Instruction should emphasize critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and real-world application.
• Our department values belonging, student mentoring, a collegial culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research.
• This course will be taught as an in-person class MWF 10:00-10:50AM during Winter Semester 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.