Adjunct Faculty – Public Service/Ethics – Human Resource Management (MPA 640)

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Public Service/Ethics – Human Resource Management (MPA 640)

Posting End Date: August 27, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: December 1, 2026

Position Summary

The Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics in the BYU Marriott School of Business seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach MPA 640: Human Resource Management. This graduate-level course serves students preparing for leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations, and other public-service settings.

The successful candidate will help students understand and apply human resource management principles within the distinctive legal, organizational, and ethical environments of public and nonprofit service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging, graduate-level instruction in human resource management for public and nonprofit organizations.

• Teach students to connect organizational purpose, talent management, employment systems, and desired organizational outcomes.

• Help students analyze civil service, career service, and at-will employment systems.

• Guide students in understanding employee due process, public employment rights, and relevant employment and labor laws.

• Use cases, discussions, presentations, and applied exercises to develop students’ judgment and decision-making.

• Integrate principles of ethical leadership and thoughtful connections between faith and professional practice, consistent with the mission of BYU.

• Provide timely, detailed, and constructive feedback on major writing and communication assignments.

• Mentor students through individual writing projects, team case presentations, and employment-related communication projects.

• Help students strengthen professional writing, oral presentation, and standard U.S. English grammar and usage skills.

• Evaluate student performance fairly and maintain accurate course and grading records.

• Coordinate as needed with institute faculty and program leadership to support course and program learning objectives.

• Create a respectful, rigorous, and inclusive learning environment for graduate students preparing to serve diverse communities.

Required Qualifications

• A completed master’s degree in business, public administration, human resource management, organizational leadership, writing, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the position start date.

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resource management and organizational leadership principles.

• Ability to teach graduate students effectively in an in-person classroom environment.

• Strong professional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to provide detailed feedback and individualized student mentoring.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Brigham Young University and the BYU Marriott School of Business.

• Willingness to abide by the BYU Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college or graduate level.

• Professional experience in government, nonprofit management, human resources, employment law, consulting, writing, or organizational leadership.

• Experience with public-sector employment systems, including civil service, career service, at-will employment, and employee due process.

• Experience facilitating case-based learning, team presentations, and applied professional projects.

• Evidence of effective mentoring, coaching, or development of graduate students or working professionals.

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.