Computer Science FT Faculty, CFS Track, may be filled with a visitor

Job Title: Computer Science FT Faculty, CFS Track, may be filled with a visitor

Job Classification: CFS Professorial 

Continuing Faculty Status (BYU equivalent of "Tenure Track"), will teach mostly as day classes, but could include Evening or Online classes.

Posting close date: 2/24/25

*NOTE: LAST DAY TO APPLY IS 2/23/25 11:59 PM

Start date of this position:  5/1/2026

Required Degree: Ph.D. in computer science or a related field. Candidates in the field of animation must have either a Ph.D. or an MFA in a related field.  Required degree must be completed by the start date.  

Experience:   Outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply.  Outstanding applicants in technical areas of animation are also encouraged to apply.

Duties/Expectations: Professorial candidates are expected to teach effectively in both graduate and undergraduate environments.  All candidates are expected to be contributing citizens of the department and university.   They are also expected to have a strong research orientation and scholarly abilities.  Candidates in the field of animation animation are expected to have either a strong research orientation, a strong creative works orientation, or a combination of both.   

Information required at the time of application: Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application (may be included in cover letter). 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. Animation applicants must include either a Curriculum Vitae or a portfolio.

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

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