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Job Title:English Language Center Faculty Director-CFS Professional Faculty

Posting End Date:August, 20, 2026

Required Degree:(PhD or EdD) in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Three to five years of experience directing a lab-based English Language program that trains university students in TESOL. University-level teaching in TESOL or English language instruction. Direct experience teaching adult English language learners in an intensive English program (IEP), ESL, or EFL setting. Experience mentoring, supervising, and training pre-service and in-service English language teachers. Demonstrated leadership experience. Experience with curriculum development and evaluation and language assessment. Familiarity with federal regulations governing intensive English Programs. A record of student-centered scholarship and professional engagement.

Duties/Expectations:

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach at least one course annually in English language instruction or TESOL-related areas
• Support high-quality instruction across the ELC through observation, feedback, and mentoring of instructors
• Mentor student teachers, visiting faculty, and instructors in developing effective teaching practices
• Supervise practicum and internship experiences for undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to teacher training, orientation, and ongoing professional development
• Support course development and revision in alignment with program outcomes

Professional Service:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the ELC, including long-term planning, policy development, program evaluation, and chairing the Executive Council
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Department Chair and represent the ELC to university leadership, Continuing Education, and external stakeholders
• Cultivate collaboration among the Associate Directors, Operations Manager, Office Manager, Student Services Advisor, and Programmer, honoring the autonomy and expertise of each
• Oversee operations, including admissions, immigration, and enrollment; align enrollment and fiscal strategy with institutional goals; and approve expenditures within delegated authority
• Provide leadership for and collaborate with the Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction on curricular refinement, teacher hiring and assignments, instructional quality, and evaluation that informs training of BYU students teaching at the ELC
• Provide strategic oversight of assessment and technology in partnership with the Associate Director of Technology and Assessment, including training TESOL students in assessment practices and ensuring access to needed technological resources
• Support student advisement, office management, and mentor visiting faculty through training, professional development, exit planning, etc.

Citizenship & Scholarship:

• Participate in departmental meetings and committees and contribute to university service and initiatives as appropriate
• Collaborate with Linguistics faculty to support and vet research conducted at the ELC
• Serve on MA committees for theses, projects, and portfolios
• Co-author ELC-based research, with an emphasis on students serving as lead authors
• Engage in professional service within TESOL and applied linguistics communities
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment consistent with the mission of the university

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.