Adjunct Teaching - Information Systems - IS 590R: AI Applications in Business

tions in Business Close Date: November 19, 2026 *NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT) Position Start Date: January 4, 2027 Required Degree: Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, completed by the position start date.

Experience

Must be able to do the following: Teach practical applications of AI in business, including business AI architectures, problem framing, systems thinking, and evaluation of AI-powered solutions. Guide students through AI-assisted ideation, prototyping, and coding in individual labs and an end-to-end team project. Facilitate discussion, develop students' communication and collaboration skills, and assess individual and team contributions. Model sound AI judgment, academic integrity, and transparent disclosure of AI use.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching or training experience at the university or professional level. Experience applying AI to business problems and guiding collaborative projects with practical deliverables. Duties/Expectations: Lead discussion-based class sessions, encourage attendance and active engagement, and support students through course assignments and labs. Guide a semester-long team project and review short peer-contribution summaries; adjust individual credit for consistent under-contribution as appropriate.

Encourage AI use for ideation, prototyping, and coding. Uphold the BYU Honor Code and academic integrity standards, and demonstrate commitment to the Information Systems program. Engage effectively with students in person and through online course communication. At the end of the semester, students should be able to: Identify high-quality business problems and apply systems thinking to understand their context and implications.

Communicate with influence and collaborate across stakeholders. Understand AI architectures in business and exercise strong judgment when selecting and using AI tools. Integrate problem identification, communication, collaboration, and AI solution design into a meaningful end-to-end project. 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.

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