Comparative Arts & Letters: Art History– CFS Professorial Faculty

Teach General Education and program courses in one or more of our sections: Art History, Interdisciplinary Humanities, and Comparative Literature.

•  As a professorial position, this ten-month annual contract expects the following:
  • Teaching load of 6 courses with a typical teaching assignment of 2 or 3 courses fall semester, 2 or 3 courses winter semester, and 1 course spring or summer term.
  • Maintain an active research and publishing profile
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate research.
  • Participate in faculty meetings and other academic discussions.  
• Support the mission of 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.

Please attach the following documents to the faculty application:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Mission Alignment Statement

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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).

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.

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.

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