Adjunct Teaching - Cell Biology & Physiology - CELL 444/445

​Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Cell Biology & Physiology - CELL 444/445

Posting End Date: May 31, 2026 

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 11:59 pm (MST)

Position Start Date: August 15, 2026

Required Degree: PhD. The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Advanced degree or significant professional experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience founding, operating, or leading early-stage life science startups
• Strong understanding of the life science innovation pipeline, from discovery through commercialization
• Established professional connections within the Utah life sciences ecosystem and/or national or international networks
• A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student mentorship and success
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and business concepts clearly to students
• Experience raising capital (venture, angel, grants, or non-dilutive funding), (preferred)
• Experience working with university technology transfer or IP commercialization (preferred)
• Prior teaching, guest lecturing, or mentorship experience in academic or accelerator settings (preferred)
• Familiarity with regulatory, clinical, or translational pathways in the life sciences (preferred)

Duties/Expectations: 

• Serve as an adjunct instructor and mentor within the Bio-Innovations curriculum
• Coach student teams on early-stage life science ventures, including: research and product development, regulatory and commercialization pathways, funding strategies and investor readiness, governance, operations, and company formation
• Provide feedback on weekly student progress reports and pitch materials
• Support students in developing professional presentations and venture pitches
• Leverage industry experience and networks to enhance student learning and opportunity
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to strengthen the innovation ecosystem within the life sciences at BYU

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.

Belonging Statement:

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.