Adjunct Teaching Ballard Center GCI 448: Advanced Impact Investing

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching – Ballard Center – GCI 448: Advanced Impact Investing

Posting End Date: June 25, 2026 

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)  

Position Start Date: July 6, 2026

Position Overview:

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. 

We are seeking an adjunct faculty member with significant professional and consulting experience in impact investing, blended finance, or catalytic capital to teach Advanced Impact Investing. 

This course builds on foundational impact investing concepts and focuses on structuring, negotiating, and managing complex financial instruments that blend public, private, and philanthropic capital to achieve social and environmental outcomes. Students learn through applied projects, case studies, and simulations of deal structuring and term sheet negotiation. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teach one section (3 credit hours) of Advanced Impact Investing (GCI 448) per academic year. 

• Develop and deliver a curriculum focused on advanced deal structuring, blended finance mechanisms, catalytic capital, and outcome-based instruments (e.g., SIBs, DIBs, SIINCs). 

• Guide students in evaluating and modeling investment opportunities using real-world cases and datasets. 

• Incorporate industry-standard frameworks for risk/return analysis and impact measurement. 

• Bring practitioner insight to classroom discussions through case simulations, guest speakers, or live consulting engagements. 

• Collaborate with the Ballard Center to connect student projects with real client or investor networks when appropriate. 

Required Qualifications: 

• A law degree or master’s degree or higher with a focus in finance, economics, development, business administration, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.  

• At least 5 years of senior professional experience in impact investing, blended finance, investment banking, development finance, or fund management. 

• Proven ability to teach or mentor professionals and graduate students in applied finance and impact contexts. 

• Commitment to the mission and values of Brigham Young University. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience consulting for DFIs, foundations, or catalytic investors. 

• Track record of published work, speaking, or field leadership in impact finance. 

• Familiarity with instruments such as sustainability-linked loans/bonds, securitization of impact assets, or recoverable grants. 

• Prior teaching or facilitation experience in MBA, MPA, or executive education environments. 

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach the following to your faculty 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 

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.