Adjunct Research - School of Family Life -… at Brigham Young… · Provo

Job Title: Adjunct Research - School of Family Life - Missionary Experiences Research Project

Posting End Date:  May 22, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: June 1, 2026

Required Degree:  A Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies or Human Development is required. 

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: Conducting qualitative research in family studies is required.  Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in transcribing, coding, and analyzing qualitative interview data.

Duties/Expectations: 

Successful applicants will manage the Missionary Experiences study on BYU campus.  This study is designed to understand the factors that contribute to and help guard against serious mental health challenges for young missionaries serving LDS missions. Interviews are almost complete.  This position is for a manager who will guide the project through the next steps.  In 28 hours per week, he/she will responsible to:

• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants, assigning and following up on tasks
• Ensure IRB protocol adherence
• Oversee training and data collection and analysis
• Work with on- and off-campus entities as needed to complete transcription of interviews
• Engage in all aspects of qualitative research including, interviewing participants, transcribing, coding, collaboration in identifying emerging themes, and theory development
• Write written reports.

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.