Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Ballard Center - Transformative Mentor
Posting End Date: September 9, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:59 (MT)
Position Start Date: September 28, 2026
Ballard Center for Social Impact
The mission of the Ballard Center for Social Impact in the BYU Marriott School of Business 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.
Duties/Expectations:
This position is for eight scheduled hours each week throughout the remainder of the Fall 2026 semester, with at least five of those hours spent on campus at the Ballard Center. That time will be spent mentoring and teaching 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
Key Responsibilities:
Student Mentoring and Teaching:
- 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 a Student Team Lead of a Ballard Program to build quality and professionalism in the execution of Spring/Summer programs
- Meet regularly to offer feedback on strategy and accountability
- Offer professional development through supervision and mentoring of specific projects and programs, connecting to the overall Ballard Center strategy
- Work under the direction of Ballard Center Stewardship Council
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred. Required degree must be completed by the start date.
- At least three years of experience working in a social impact setting in at least one of the following: social entrepreneurship ventures, regional/domestic/global nonprofits, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and government social services/policy/interventions/evaluation.
- Applicants should be passionate about social impact work—increasing human flourishing and decreasing human suffering—and be able to empower students to create value within organizations driving positive change.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach the following to your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter describing social impact experience, teaching philosophy, and project management experience
- Three Professional References, with their contact information
Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application
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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.
