Spanish Pedagogy: Spanish Teaching BA Program Coordinator, FT CFS Professional

Job Title: Spanish Pedagogy: Spanish Teaching BA Program Coordinator, FT CFS Professional

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Brigham Young University announces a search for a candidate to fill a CFS-track (analogous to tenure-track) position to coordinate and teach in the Spanish Teaching BA Program. Initial rank will be consistent with qualifications and experience.

Posting End Date:  09/05/2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, September, 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Position Start Date:  8/1/2027

Required Degree: 

MA required, PhD preferred in Foreign Language Education, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Curriculum and Instruction, or similar emphasis. The required degree must be completed prior to the start date.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

Experience teaching Spanish courses at the university level is required and teaching/administrative experience in public K-12 schools is preferred. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is also required.

Duties/Expectations: 

The Spanish Teaching BA Coordinator is a Professional-track position with a course-load of 4-3-2, or its equivalent in supervisory/administrative duties (27 credit-hours per year). While this professional position does not have a research/publication expectation, the coordinator is expected to stay current in the field through various professional development activities and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Teach in the Spanish Teaching BA program (35%)

2. Perform administrative duties (45%), including:

• Student Recruitment and Student Mentoring
• Program Coordination and Accreditation
• Curriculum Development

3. Mentoring of Student Teachers, which generally includes the following:

• Student Placement, Supervision, & Evaluation
• Mentor Teacher Training, Professional Learning, & Support
• Travel to visit schools in the area for clinical (student teaching and practicum) observations

4. Community Outreach

5.. Citizenship (20%):

• Participate in committee assignments depending on Program, Department, College, or University needs.
• Work in a respectful and collegial manner with all colleagues, including department faculty and staff, adjunct faculty, student teachers, mentor teachers, and administrators from partnership school districts.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

Please attach the following documents to the faculty application:

(1) Updated Curriculum Vitae, (2) Cover Letter, (3) Mission Alignment Statement, and (4) Teaching Dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and relevant course evaluation data). 

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

Mission Alignment Statement

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who embrace and advance its unique mission. Include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application (see the approved Job Requisition for more information).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes their 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 disabil