Comparative Arts & Letters: Interdisciplinary Humanities-Visiting Professorial Faculty

byu; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah seeks a Visiting Professorial Faculty member in Comparative Arts & Letters to lead Interdisciplinary Humanities courses. The position emphasizes teaching General Education and program courses while promoting scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research and publishing profile, mentor students, and participate in faculty discussions, with relocation to Utah required for the contract term.

Qualifications

• PhD in a humanistic field with evidence of interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Active research and publishing profile is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Education and program courses in Interdisciplinary Humanities.
• Maintain an active research and publishing profile.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate research.
• Participate in faculty meetings and other academic discussions.
• Relocate and reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Support the mission of Brigham Young University and the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution.

Education

PhD in a humanistic field and interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests

Job description

Job Title:

Comparative Arts & Letters: Interdisciplinary Humanities-Visiting Professorial Faculty

Posting End Date:

October 4, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, October, 3, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Position Start Date:

August 2, 2027

Required Degree:

PhD in a humanistic field with evidence of interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Candidates must demonstrate interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: Literature, Visual Culture/Art History, Film and Media, Cultural History, Comparative Literature, and Popular Culture. Evidence of an active research and publishing profile is expected.

Duties/Expectations:

Teach General Education and program courses in Interdisciplinary Humanities.

• As aprofessorialposition, this ten-month annual contract expects the following:
  • Teaching loadof 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.

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.