Psychology Adjunct Teaching - Psych 350: Intro to Social Psycholo...
Brigham Young University - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Job Title: Psychology Adjunct Teaching - Psych 350: Intro to Social Psychology (Day) Posting End Date: August 14, 2025, 12:00 AM (MDT) *NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, August 13, 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 in organizational psychology is preferred. Duties/Expectations:
The responsibility of this faculty member is to teach Psych 350 (Intro to Positive Psychology). Selected candidates are expected to have the knowledge and ability to teach about how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. Topics include social perception, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Candidates should engage students in applying social psychological principles to real-world settings and encourage reflection on how gospel-centered values relate to human social behavior. This course will be taught as an in person class from 2:00 - 3:15pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in Winter Semester 2026. 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. Similar Jobs (5)
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The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. Mission Alignment Standards
BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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