Adjunct Teaching - Counseling Psych & Special Ed - CPSE 300

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching- Counseling Psych & Special Ed - CPSE 300

Posting End Date:  December 2, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 2, 2026

Required Degree: Master’s or doctoral degree in Special Education or related discipline.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience:Relevant applied experience in a professional setting. Preferred experience as an instructor at the college level.

Duties/Expectations:

• Help students meet learning objectives when teaching CPSE 300 Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration, through instruction and other methods, observe and evaluate student performance, and address academic or professional concerns.
• The primary focus of this course is on the basic principles and legislative foundations of special education, including effective communication and collaboration with professionals, parents, and other service providers to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in inclusive educational environments.
• The course also covers eligibility/qualification criteria used to determine whether a student qualifies for special education services, as well as an examination of the different disability categories recognized under IDEA.
• Must be available to teach in person on Wednesdays at 4:00pm- 5:50pm on campus for Winter semester, January 7-April 15, 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).

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.