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Job Title:Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent)Posting End Date:November 1, 2026Required Degree:Masters degree in education or related field required; Doctoral degree with specialization in early childhood education or related field preferred.The required degree must be completed by the start date.Required Experience:

• Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience, preference given for teaching grades K-3 in public schools
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in situations that require diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience:

• A pattern of successful university teaching with undergraduate preservice teachers
• Experience as a mentor/cooperating teacher to teacher candidates (e.g., practicum experiences, student teachers, interns)
• Experience in university public school partnerships or professional development schools
• An understanding of the current literature, trends, and issues in early childhood education and teacher education
• Familiarity with the BYU-Public School Partnership
• Evidence of working with diverse student populations
• Experience in clinical supervision of teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers
• Familiarity with the Utah Effective Teacher Standards

Duties/Expectations:The Early Childhood Education program at Brigham Young University is part of a university/public school partership* that has spanned over 40 years and is integral to our teacher preparation program. This faculty member would act as a liaison betwen an assigned public school partnership district(s) and the university early childhood education program. They also teach courses, coordinate practicum and student teaching placements, and oversee the clinical supervision of teacher candidates. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following expectations:TeachingTeach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including, but not limited to:

• ECE 299R: PreK-K Practicum
• ECE 399R: Primary Grade Practicum

Program Administration

• Promote and support the BYU Public School Partnership and cultivate strong relationships with the BYU Lab School, district partners, and university faculty peers
• Co-select, direct, support, train and supervise Clinical Faculty Associates
• Oversee the administration of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Field-Based Assignments

• Organize and facilitate high-quality placements for teacher-candidates
• Oversee university courses completed in clinical settings, which may include but is not limited to: ECE 425R: Grades K-3 Student Teacher, ECE 496R: Academic Internship
• Organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates during student teaching and internship
• Provide support and remediation for students not meeting transition-related standards

Professional Outreach

• Support elementary education in the BYU-Public School Partnership districts by, for example, conducting professional development with practicing teachers
• Establish a pattern of leadership in the broader state, national, and /or international elementary education community by, for example, presenting at education related professional conferences

*For more information about the BYU-Public School Partnership, please see: https://education.byu.edu/deans/psp.html

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 faculty 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 doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.