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Job Title:Spanish Hispanophone Literature & Culture, FT Faculty CFS Professorial

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Brigham Young University announces a search for a candidate to fill a CFS-track (analogous to tenure-track) faculty position. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research complement the current profile of literature and culture faculty within the department. Initial rank will be consistent with qualifications and experience.

Posting End Date:09/05/2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, 09/04/2026 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date:08/01/2027

Required Degree:PhD in Hispanic/Spanish literature, cultural studies, or equivalent. Foreign degrees acceptable. PhD in Portuguese, Comparative Literature, or a related field will be considered if the candidate can fulfill the duties/expectations of the position.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:Experience teaching Spanish courses at the university level and performing scholarly research. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is also required. The ability to teach Portuguese literature/culture classes is also highly valued, although not required.

Duties/Expectations:

This professorial position has a course-load of 3-2-1 (18 credit-hours per year). Professorial faculty are also expected to participate actively in academia through scholarly production appropriate to the area of specialization and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Teaching

• Teach six courses per year. These include a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including Introduction to Hispanic Literature, Cultures of Spain and Spanish America, and/or other courses, depending on expertise.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students, including them in mentored research initiatives.

2. Scholarship

• Maintain a robust research agenda, publishing regularly in respected venues.

3. Citizenship

• Faculty lend service to the college, university, and profession at large, as well as contribute actively to the life of the department.
• Faculty are expected to work in a respectful and collegial manner with all colleagues, including department faculty and staff, adjunct faculty, and student instructors.

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

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Mission Alignment Statement

4. Sample of academic writing

5. Teaching Dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and relevant course evaluation data)

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 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.

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.