Adjunct Teaching - Biology - BIO 564… at Brigham Young… · Provo

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Biology - BIO 564 (Evening School)

Posting End Date:  May 25, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, May 24, 2026 @11:59 pm (MST)

Position Start Date: September 2, 2026

Required Degree: PhD in Computer Science, biology, or a closely related field, with relevant expertise. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in experimental design and field methods.

• Prior teaching experience as instructor of record (university level).

• Demonstrated record of mentoring diverse student cohorts and cultivating inclusive, high-support/high-expectation learning environments.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Teach BIO 564 Machine Learning for Biologists content aligned with the syllabus (lectures, discussions, guided reading, and active-learning experiences).

• Facilitate weekly learning activities and assignments (reading responses/reflections, participation, and discussions), maintaining high expectations and strong student support.

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.

Belonging Statement:

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.