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Job Title:

English - Professional Writing, Rhetoric, or English Teaching, FT Faculty CFS Professional (2 positions)

Posting End Date: August 30, 2026

Position Start Date:August 1, 2027

Required Degree:

PhD in rhetoric, professional writing, teaching or related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Required

• Current collegiate-level in-person teaching record in rhetoric, composition, or education.
• Evidence of professional development in field.

Preferred

• Experience teaching multiple types of composition including first-year writing, writing about humanities, persuasive writing, writing for education majors, writing in the social sciences, and technical communication.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teaching (70% of time)
  • As a professional position, this ten-month annual contract expects the following teaching load: 8 courses/year, with a typical teaching assignment of 4 courses fall semester, 3 courses winter semester, and 1 course spring or summer term.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in writing or rhetoric.
  • Teach core English program and general education courses.
  • Teach with intentionality to build faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel.
  • Teach students to read critically, think analytically, and write persuasively.
  • Commit to innovative teaching focused on student growth and lifelong learning.

• Professional Development (10% of time)
  • Participate in professional development, engagement in the field's research, and implement best practices.

• Citizenship (20% of time)
  • Serve on department, college, and university committees, as well as in professional organizations.
  • Participate in faculty meetings and other academic discussions.
  • Advise students on both formal and informal areas (academic, career, etc.).
  • Support the mission of the English Department and Brigham Young University.
  • Support student faith through obvious commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

If hired, must reside in the state of Utah and teach in-person classes.

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.