Job Title: 

Comparative Arts and Letters-Scandinavian Studies/Interdisciplinary Humanities-FT Faculty, Non-CFS Professorial Visitor

Posting End Date:  October 26, 2025

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, is hiring a FT Faculty in the Scandinavian Studies and Interdisciplinary Humanities programs for a one year appointment (with the possibility of two additional years of renewal). 

Required Degree: 

Masters or PhD in a Scandinavian-related field or another humanistic field with evidence of interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests. 

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:  Teaching experience in Scandinavian Studies, Interdisciplinary Humanities or related files are preferred.  Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate and support student research are desirable. 

Duties/Expectations: 

Duties include teaching courses in the Scandinavian Studies and Interdisciplinary Humanities programs; advising and mentoring minor undergraduate students; and providing service to the program, department, college, university and broader community.  The Scandinavian Studies program is affiliated with the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and has emphases in broadly conceived interdisciplinarity, global and cultural awareness, area studies, politics, sociology, and humanistic disciplines such as Art History and Visual Culture, Literature, Film and Media, and Cultural History. While strong preference will be given to applicants with a specialty in Scandinavian Studies, candidates without a Scandinavian specialization but a PhD in a humanities discipline (Art History, Literature, Film and Media Studies, Cultural History, etc.) are also welcome to apply. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  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.

 As a visiting 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.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

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.