Affiliate Faculty (Research Project) - Psychology (no-salary position)

Job Title: Affiliate Faculty (Research Project) - Psychology (no-salary position)

Posting End Date:  February 16, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: March 2, 2026

Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree is required; graduate degree preferred. (MBA, MHR, or related).
The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: The Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, invites applicants to fill two unpaid, part-time affiliate appointments to support an interview-based research project. The selected candidates will demonstrate strong experience in operations and program leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication, with a proven ability to collaborate in a team environment. Preferred background includes one or more of the following: corporate training and facilitation, high-performance or executive coaching, qualitative or interview-based research exposure, compliance-minded documentation practices, and experience supporting student learning pathways or educational programs. The candidates should demonstrate excellent writing, organization, and communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with faculty and PhD students. These affiliate appointments are intended to support an existing collaboration with the BYU research team.

Duties/Expectations: The candidates will support an interview-based research project from concept through deliverables. Specific duties include collaborating with the BYU research team to refine research aims and intended outcomes, supporting development of study procedures and interview guides, sitting in on and supporting interviews alongside BYU PhD students, assisting with participant coordination and research logistics as needed, and contributing to documentation, synthesis of themes, and preparation of written summaries and research outputs in alignment with IRB requirements. Additional expectations include supporting consistent research workflows, clear internal communication, and high-quality organization of project materials.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter 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. 

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines 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).

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.