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Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - School of Family Life - SFL 357: Therapeutic Play Foundations (Independent Study)
Posting End Date: September 7, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Position Start Date: October 1, 2026
Required Degree:
A Master's or PhD in Human Development, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field is required.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Teaching experience at the university level in Human Development, Family Studies, or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
Duties/Expectations:
Successful applicants will teach SFL 357: Therapeutic Play Foundations, a 3-credit independent study class and/or day class to undergraduate students. Successful applicants should plan to be:
Responsive to students
Grading with substantive feedback within 7 days
Comfortable with technology
Imaginative about using online formats in new ways
Passionate about connecting with students
Organized and careful about time management
Devoted to learning
Attentive to details
Excellent at oral and written communication
Able to teach in different modalities
By the end of the semester students in this class should be able to:
Explain Play Principles and Distinguish Between Licensed and Unlicensed Therapeutic Play
Explain the principles of play and distinguish between therapeutic play and licensed play therapy, including their roles across professional and home-based settings.
Analyze Benefits and Process of Communication and Learning Through Play
Analyze how children communicate and learn through play and how can support children's emotional regulation and overall development throughout childhood.
Examine Play Modalities and Facilitative Skills
Examine a range of play modalities and facilitative skills that can be used in play with children. Link to Program Outcomes: None
Evaluate Relationships and Connection in Play
Evaluate the role of relationships, including adult-child and sibling interactions, in fostering connection and growth through play.
Implement Effective Responses to Children and Boundaries in Play
Implement effective, relationship-centered strategies for responding to children, including the creation of healthy boundaries during play.
Design Supportive Play Environments and Experiences
Design supportive play environments and experiences that promote engagement, autonomy, and well-being.
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.
