Instructional Psychology and Technology, FT Faculty CFS Professorial (tenure track)

byu; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University’s Department of Instructional Psychology & Technology seeks a full-time, tenure-track professorial faculty member to advance teaching and research in instructional design, educational technology, and learning sciences.

The candidate will mentor MS and PhD students, develop instructional materials, and publish in peer‑reviewed venues, contributing to BYU’s mission and culture while relocating to Utah.

Qualifications

• PhD in Instructional Technology or related field.
• Teach graduate courses in instructional design & development, assessment, psychology, or evaluation.
• Mentor MS and PhD students in design, development, and research of learning materials.
• Establish or contribute to a strong research publication record.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in instructional design & development, assessment, psychology, or evaluation.
• Teach undergraduate courses in educational technology.
• Advise MS and PhD students.
• Devise, carry out, and maintain a robust research agenda.
• Publish and disseminate research in peer‑reviewed venues.
• Embrace and fully participate in BYU citizenship and culture.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Educational technology development

Research publication

Online/ blended learning

Student supervision

Education

PhD in Instructional Technology or related field

Job description

Job Title:

Instructional Psychology and Technology, FT Faculty CFS Professorial (tenure track)

Posting End Date:

October 1, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Position Start Date:

August 1, 2027

Required Degree:

PhD in Instructional Technology or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• PhD in Instructional Technology or related field
• Teach courses and mentor students in educational technology
• Technical ability to develop learning materials
• Ability to mentor master's and doctoral students in the design, development, and research of learning materials
• Established or emerging research publication record

Desired Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience teaching in varied contexts (e.g., K-12, blended, online, asynchronous, synchronous, in-person)
• Project management
• Understanding of User Experience and Interface Design
• Experience developing instructional products end-to-end with emerging AI tools
• Computer programming
• Experience developing instructional assessments

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach graduate courses in instructional design & development, assessment, psychology, or evaluation
• Teach undergraduate courses in educational technology
• Advise MS and PhD students
• Devise, carry out, and maintain a robust research agenda
• Publish and disseminate research in peer-reviewed venues
• Embrace and fully participate in BYU citizenship and culture

Position Announcement:

The Department of Instructional Psychology & Technology (IP&T) at Brigham Young University seeks to hire a full-time, professorial faculty member. BYU is a religious institution that promotes scholars who emulate Jesus Christ, the master teacher and designer. IP&T primarily serves graduate students seeking master’s and doctoral degrees. In addition, IP&T professors teach undergraduate courses in design thinking and educational technology. We are seeking a dynamic candidate with a strong testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and the sacred role of learning in growing closer to Him.

The candidate should have technical skills and experience in designing and developing instructional products. They should have background and experience in online and blended learning; educational technology in K-12, corporate, or higher education settings; and an understanding of how to create effective user-interface and user experience designs. The candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in instructional design, eLearning tools, online teaching and learning, and educational technology for classroom use.

In addition to teaching and mentoring responsibilities, IP&T places a strong emphasis on research. The ideal candidate will present an established or emerging research agenda that prioritizes improving learning experiences for God’s children. They will mentor and work with undergraduate and graduate students to design and develop effective learning solutions, cultivating a culture of inquiry that seeks to inform temporal understanding through heavenly inspiration.

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

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.