"Full-Time Visiting Faculty Philosophy / Non-Tenure-Track"

The Department of Philosophy at Brigham Young University announces a search for a candidate to fill a one-year full-time visiting / non-tenure-track position. The area of research and teaching specialization is open. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach six courses per year, including lower-division offerings in Philosophy that satisfy the university's general education requirements and courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Maintain a robust research agenda.
• Lend service in the department, college, and university, and contribute actively to the life of the department.

Documents required at the time of application: an updated curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and relevant course evaluation data), cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (see description below).

Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.

Must reside in the State of Utah if hired to be eligible for employment consideration, i.e. this position cannot be fulfilled remotely.

Mission Alignment Statement: 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 doctrines 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).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should 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 (https://aims.byu.edu/).

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.