Teacher Education - Multicultural Education/Teaching Multilingual Learners Full-Time Professorial CFS Track (tenure equivalent)

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for a full-time Professorial position in Teacher Education, specializing in Multicultural Education and Teaching Multilingual Learners. This tenure-equivalent CFS track requires a doctoral degree and a record of teaching and scholarly potential.

The appointment begins August 1, 2027. Candidates should have K-12 teaching experience, a strong research agenda, and an ability to partner with local schools while contributing to BYU's mission and service

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in multicultural education, ESL/TESOL, or related field completed by start date.
• K-12 public school teaching experience (3+ years preferred).
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity.
• Ability/interest to partner with local schools.
• Knowledge of national trends in multicultural education and ESL/TESOL.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to multicultural education and multilingual education at the undergraduate level, and related courses at the masters level.
• Mentor undergraduate and masters students in research and teaching.
• Advise masters and doctoral degree candidates.
• Engage in high levels of research activity and publication.
• Demonstrate leadership at the department, school, and university levels.
• Fulfill committee assignments and other citizenship activities inside the university, community, and profession.

Skills

K-12 teaching experience

Research productivity

Local schools partnership

Trends in multicultural education/ESL

Education

Doctoral degree in multicultural education/ESL/TESOL

Job description

Job Title: Teacher Education - Multicultural Education/Teaching Multilingual Learners Full-Time Professorial CFS Track (tenure equivalent)

Posting End Date: November 1, 2026 *NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date: August 1, 2027

Required Degree: Doctoral degree with specialization in multicultural education, ESL/TESOL, or related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience

• Successful K-12 public school classroom teaching experience (preference given to candidates with a minimum of three years)
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity
• Demonstrated ability/interest to partner with local schools
• Knowledge of national trends in multicultural education and/or ESL/TESOL

Duties/Expectations

• Teaching: Teach courses related to multicultural education and/or multilingual education at the undergraduate level, and related courses at the masters level
• Mentor: Mentor undergraduate and masters students in research and teaching
• Advise: Advise masters and 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: Fulfill committee assignments and other citizenship activities inside the university, community, and profession

Documents Required at the Time of Application

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Mission Alignment Statement

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;
• (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.

The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.

That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions:

• Intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community
• Commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments
• Student‑centeredness above all other professional pursuits
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship
• Commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging
• A pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints
• A pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others

BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.