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Job Title:
Spanish and Portuguese-Spanish Language, FT Faculty CFS Professional
Posting End Date: 09/27/2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm (MST)
Position Start Date: 8/1/2027
Required Degree:
PhD in Hispanic/Spanish literature, cultural studies, Hispanic linguistics, foreign language education, applied linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or similar emphasis. The required degree must be completed prior to the start date.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: Experience teaching Spanish courses at the university level is required. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is also required.
Duties/Expectations: This professional-track position has a course-load of 4-3-2 (27 credit-hours per year). While teaching faculty do not have a research/publication expectation, the successful candidate is expected to stay current in the field through various professional development activities and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
1. Teaching (70%)

• Teach nine courses per year (27 credit hours). These include a variety of courses at the undergraduate level, including Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture, Third-Year Spanish Composition, and/or other courses, depending on expertise.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.

2. Professional Assignment (10%)

• The faculty member's professional activities should all complement their primary role as teaching faculty. It is anticipated that they will participate in academic conferences and workshops (at BYU and at other venues), sharing and learning best practices in teaching Spanish language, literature, and culture.

3. Citizenship (20%)

• Teaching 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. 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.