Position Description

Applications are invited for a CFS-track professional (teaching) faculty position in the Department of Mathematics at Brigham Young University, beginning in August 2027. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The department has a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Candidates will be evaluated based on evidence of excellent teaching and the potential to make significant contributions to service. The application deadline is September 30, 2026.

Required Degree: PhD in mathematics or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Duties and expectations: Teaching mathematics courses at the undergraduate level. The teaching load will generally be 8 or 9 courses per academic year, including the Fall and Winter semesters and one of the Spring or Summer terms. In addition to teaching, duties include service within the department and supporting university, college, and department goals and missions.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement (see below) to the faculty application. Include three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s teaching and service. The letters need not address the applicant's research.

Also, please include a Teaching Portfolio consisting of a teaching statement, a record of previous teaching, a record of previous service, and previous student ratings. The applicant may also include other materials in the teaching portfolio that demonstrate the applicant will meet the job's duties and expectations. The teaching portfolio should be uploaded as a single PDF.

In addition to your MathJobs application, Brigham Young University (BYU) requires all applicants to use its own application system. You will be required to create an account. The following link will take you to the advertised position: BYU Workday JR-10874

Reference letter writers may submit their letters through MathJobs by September 30, 2026, or applicants may use the Workday application system to send email requests inviting their reference writers to upload letters by September 30, 2026. Only applicants who have submitted applications on the BYU Workday site will be considered.

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

Mission Alignment Statement:

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

If you have any difficulty with the application process or if you have additional questions, please call or email Carlisa Craft (carlisa@byu.edu, 801-422-2062).