​Job Title: Department of Philosophy, FT Faculty-Non-CFS, may be filled with visitor.

Posting Close Date:  November 2, 2025 12:00 a.m. (MST)

NOTE: Last Day to apply is Saturday, November 1, 2025 @11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date:  August 15, 2026

Required Degree: PhD

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Duties/Expectations: 

The Department of Philosophy at Brigham Young University announces a search for a candidate to fill a non-CFS-track (analogous to tenure-track) opening, which may also be filled by a visiting faculty member. The area of research and teaching specialization is open. The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Teach six courses per year, including lower-division offerings that satisfy the university's general education requirements, service courses unique to the Philosophy major, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization.

2. Maintain a robust research agenda which should issue in regular publications in respected venues.

3. Lend service in the department, college, and university, and contribute actively to the life of the department.

Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and relevant course evaluation data), and cover letter to the faculty application.

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.

Mission Alignment Statement

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.

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.