Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - School of Communications - PR & Advertising Visual Communications: Comms 350 (Evening School)
Posting End Date: May 15, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:59 pm (MST)
Position Start Date: Fall Semester 2026 (Sept 1, 2026)
Required Degree: A bachelor's degree is required in Communications or a related field.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years experience in visual communication and/or related expertise is required.
Duties/Expectations:
The BYU School of Communications seeks adjunct faculty members with expertise in communication and strategic messaging to teach undergraduate courses across the Public Relations + Advertising curriculum.
We seek practitioners or scholars with experience in areas that include: visual communication, research methods, communication management, digital and social media, public relations writing, and public relations or advertising strategy.
We seek mission-aligned candidates who can support student development in critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical decision-making. Successful candidates will engage students through both conceptual and applied learning, preparing them to analyze, create, and evaluate communication in a rapidly evolving media environment.
We aim to develop students of character who communicate with clarity, integrity, and purpose, and who approach communication work with curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical practice.
A successful candidate for this position will work closely with faculty to teach Visual Communication in the newly approved Public Relations + Advertising program in the School of Communications. This course includes basic video production, including shooting and editing content for digital platforms. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to connect conceptual knowledge with applied skills and help students understand how communication functions within professional environments.
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.
