Adjunct Instructor – English, Writing Literary Criticism

Brigham Young University

. Teach Writing Literary Criticism, ENGL 303 .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeProvo • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching college-level English literature and literary criticism, with a commitment to timely feedback and adherence to academic standards. Engages in departmental collaboration and supports the university's academic and religious missions.

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Master's Degree In EnglishPhD PreferredCollege-Level English Literature Instruction ExperienceIn-Person Teaching AvailabilityCurrent Temple Recommend

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Hard Skills

Teaching Writing Literary CriticismProviding Assignment FeedbackCurriculum DevelopmentCourse CoordinationOffice Hour Management

Soft Skills

Timely CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Industry Keywords

BYU Provo CampusHonor CodeDress & Grooming StandardsMission Alignment Statement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach Writing Literary Criticism, ENGL 303
Teach in-person evening classes on the BYU Provo campus
Maintain at least three office hours each week
Share an office with up to two additional adjunct faculty
Provide assignment feedback in a timely manner
Attend department training before teaching when required
Attend periodic course coordination meetings when required
Potentially participate in minimal ad hoc curricular and mentoring assignments
Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in English or a similar field, completed before the start date
PhD preferred
College-level English literature course instruction experience
Must teach in-person classes on the BYU Provo campus
Available for at least three office hours each week
Provide assignment feedback in a timely manner
May be required to attend department training before teaching and periodic course coordination meetings
Updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement required at application
Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment
New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend
All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation in addition to the teaching contract for minimal ad hoc curricular and mentoring assignments
Adjunct faculty mini-workshops available as time and interest allow