Adjunct Teaching - Counseling, Psychology & Special Ed - CPSE 613: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Job Title:  Adjunct Teaching - Counseling, Psychology & Special Ed - CPSE 613: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Posting End Date:  October 20, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date:  January 6, 2027

Course Description:

CPSE 613 prepares graduate students to support autistic children and adolescents in educational settings. The course addresses characteristics and identification/diagnosis of autism; school-based assessment and educational decision-making; evidence-based academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional interventions; consultation and progress monitoring; family perspectives and partnerships; interdisciplinary collaboration; and culturally responsive, ethical, and strengths-based practice. This role emphasizes applying knowledge of autism to the professional roles and responsibilities of school professionals working in K-12 settings.

Required Degree:

Graduate degree in School Psychology, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with children and/or adolescents with autism, preferably in school or educational settings.
- Experience with school-based, evidence-based assessment and intervention practices for students with autism.

- Experience collaborating with school psychologists, educators, families, special education teams, and other school-based or related-service professionals serving students with autism.

- Knowledge of school-based identification, eligibility, assessment, intervention, consultation, and progress monitoring for students with autism, in addition to awareness of clinical practice and services.

- Previous experience teaching graduate students is preferred.

Duties/Expectations:

The successful candidate will:

- Teach CPSE 613: Autism Spectrum Disorders, in person, 4:00-6:50 p.m. on Wednesdays during Winter Semester, January 6-April 14, 2027.

- Prepare graduate students to understand autism characteristics, development across the lifespan, diagnosis, and implications for school-based assessment and educational planning.

- Develop students' skills in evidence-based assessment as well as academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional supports for students with autism.

- Prepare students to participate in multidisciplinary evaluation, intervention planning, progress monitoring, and consultation with families and school professionals.

- Promote culturally responsive, ethical, family-centered, and strengths-based practices in supporting autistic students and their families.

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

- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three recommenders
- Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below)

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.