Physics and Astronomy CFS Track Professional (may be filled with visiting faculty)

Job Title: Physics and Astronomy CFS Track Professional (may be filled with visiting faculty)

Posting Close Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

* NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, January 25, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: August 3, 2026

Required Degree: Masters in physics or astronomy or related field. PhD preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: Demonstration of high aptitude in teaching physics at all levels for a physics and astronomy bachelor degree.

Duties/Expectations: The duties for this professional faculty position fall into two categories: teaching and citizenship.  While the exact percentages will likely vary over time due to the needs of the department, the initial estimate is 80% teaching and 20% citizenship.

Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate physics and astronomy courses, experimental and computational lab courses, and physical science courses, which are intellectually enlarging, spiritually strengthening, and character building. 
• Develop course materials including syllabi, lectures, discussion materials, assignments and assessments that are aligned with department and course learning outcomes and the aims of a BYU education.
• Incorporate inclusive, evidence-based, and active learning strategies in course delivery that promote student growth and habits supportive of lifelong learning.
• Provide academic support to students through regular office hours, feedback, and mentorship to encourage students to reach their divine potential.
• Participate in course and curriculum development and assessment activities in the department.
• Mentor student teaching assistants through supervision and training in course content and in facilitating effective learning strategies in recitation sections, lab sections, and large help settings.

Citizenship

• Under the direction of the Department Chair, contribute to the administrative councils and committees in the department.
• Contribute to the overall sense of support, belonging, and peacemaking in the department.
• Participate in University committees, if requested.

Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.

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

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.

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 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). 

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

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