Adjunct Teaching - Ballard Center - Transformative Mentor
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Job Description
Job Title:preferredAdjunct Teaching- Ballard Center- Transformative Mentor
Posting End Date: October 15, 2025
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (MST)
Position Start Date: November 3, 2025
Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:We are seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in a social impact setting, preferably in one of the following areas:
Social entrepreneurship ventures
Regional/domestic/global nonprofits, corporate social responsibility initiatives, Government social services/policy/interventions/evaluation
Duties/Expectations:
The mission of the Ballard Center for Social Impact at BYU is to develop the faith and skills to solve social problems. Our primary methodology for achieving this aim is mentored student leadership. Through research, education, and practical experience, we empower students to leverage their diverse skills and insights to address pressing social problems.
These adjuncts will moderate, advise, or supervise students outside the classroom. In particular, transformative mentors will work more deeply with the 100+ Ballard student employees to:
Expand the reach of the Ballard student employee seeking graduate programs, internships, and jobs in government, nonprofit, and business, specifically connected to social impact
Oversee specific services and programs of the Ballard Center (which may include student teams that support the Community and Global Impact minor/classes, build our internal and external partnerships, Ballard Brief research, social impact start-up ventures, internships, faith-based collaborations, etc.)
Assist in occasional classroom instruction (including, but not limited to the Social Impact Careers class) utilizing industry expertise and networks
This position is for six scheduled hours each week, throughout the semester, with at least four of those hours spent on campus in the Ballard Center. That time will be spent mentoring Ballard Center student employees in the following paths:
Pursuit of a career in social impact
Application of a social impact lens in a particular field (e.g. biology, videography, engineering)
The exercise of social impact and faith skills in solving problems as part of active citizenship and/or discipleship
Applicants should be enthusiastic and well-versed in social impact work, which involves increasing human flourishing and decreasing human suffering, and empowering students to create value in organizations seeking to make positive changes.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Mentoring:
Mentor and guide students in their decision-making as they consider social impact, next steps in graduate school, professions, and community work
Provide support and encouragement for students working on Ballard Center programs
Shared Expertise:
Deliver and facilitate occasional engaging and informative lectures on area or industry expertise, with discussion, case studies, and interactive activities to enhance student learning.
Incorporate real-world examples and industry best practices into the work and conversation of the Ballard Center.
Help Ballard Center employees establish and maintain connections and networks with industry professionals who hold social impact roles
Oversee a Ballard Program:
Work with Student Director of a Ballard Program to build quality and professionalism in execution of Fall/Winter programs
Meet regularly to offer feedback on strategy and accountability
Offer professional development through supervision and mentoring of specific projects and programs, connecting to overall Ballard Center strategy
Work under the direction of Ballard Center directors
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.
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