Professorial CFS Faculty

Educational Leadership and Foundations; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Leadership and Foundations at Brigham Young University invites applications for a Continuing Faculty Status track faculty position in the department of Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDLF) beginning August 1, 2027. This professorial role supports teaching across graduate programs (MEd, EdD, PhD), with a 2-2-1 load or 15 credits, and a strong research agenda.

Applicants must have a PhD in Educational Leadership or related field, demonstrate excellence in graduate teaching and

Qualifications

• PhD in Educational Leadership or a related field completed by start date.
• Evidence of teaching graduate-level courses in educational leadership.
• Strong research record or potential in school leadership.
• Experience mentoring/advising graduate students on theses or dissertations.
• Experience as a school leader or in higher education leadership preferred.
• Deep methodological expertise in quantitative or qualitative methods.
• Understanding of educational foundations (philosophy of education, ethics, multiculturalism, equity).

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in school leadership and education research.
• Mentor doctoral students and advise on theses/dissertations.
• Engage in high levels of research activity and publication.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance degree programs in EDLF.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Educational leadership research

Graduate student mentoring

Education

PhD in Educational Leadership

Job description

Educational Leadership and Foundations, Full-time Professorial CFS faculty (tenure equivalent)

Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date: August 1, 2027

Duties/Expectations:

Teaching

• Teach courses in school leadership and/or education research and related topics at the graduate (masters and doctoral) level, with the possibility of some undergraduate teaching
• Mentor doctoral students in research
• Advise doctoral degree candidates
  

Scholarship

• Engage in high levels of research activity and publication
  

Citizenship

• Demonstrate a pattern of leadership at the department, school, and university levels
• Fulfill committee assignments and other citizenship activities inside the university, community, and profession
  

Position Summary:

The McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University invites applications for a Continuing Faculty Status track (tenure track equivalent) faculty position in the department of Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDLF) beginning August 1, 2027. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Our mission is to expand education vision and empower educational leaders to improve practices, policies, and systems that create high-quality and equitable learning environments, by developing students' knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a faith-based, intellectually rigorous, and inspiring learning environment, collaborating with and supporting current educational leaders, and producing high-quality scholarship by study and by faith.

The EDLF Department offers the following degree programs:

• MEd in School Leadership
• EdD in Educational Leadership
• PhD in Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation
  

This position will potentially teach and mentor students in all three programs. As a professorial faculty position, this position will have a 2-2-1 teaching load (or equivalent negotiated 15-credit teaching load), have an expectation to maintain a strong research agenda, and mentor master's and doctoral level students on theses and dissertations.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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

Required Degree:

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership or a related field

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in teaching graduate-level courses in educational leadership content areas
• Strong record or clear potential for high-quality research in school leadership
• Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in mentoring and advising graduate students on evaluation and/or research projects

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Experience working as a school leader, school teacher, or university administrator or in educational policy settings
• Deep methodological expertise in specialized quantitative or qualitative methods
• Deep understanding and ability to teach educational foundations (e.g., philosophy of education, ethics, multiculturalism, equitable education)

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.