Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Position in Communication

Brigham Young University – Hawaii

13d • $118,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Position in Communication Faculty Unit: Art and Letters Program: Communication, Media, and Culture Closing Date: Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026 Job Type: Full-time Job Category: Faculty Status: Open Qualifications: PhD in (Mass) Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field is required. Foreign equivalent degree from a nationally accredited institution accepted. ABD’s near completion may be considered and must complete the degree before start date. As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church), BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Responsibilities: Teaching requirement is typically 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters in some (but not all) of the following subject areas/courses: media and culture, communication theory and method, strategic communication, media writing, media, law, and ethics, political communication, or area of candidate’s expertise relevant to our student body and geographical region (Asia & Oceania). Scholarship, creative endeavor, ongoing professional development, and university service are required. BYU-Hawaii’s primary focus is undergraduate learning and teaching. The individual should be fully committed to the university’s mission (https://about.byuh.edu/mission.html) and learning framework (https://clt.byuh.edu/framework-for-learning). Benefits: Salary range: 118K to 125K, depending on credentials, rank and experience. Housing stipend. A relocation expense package is provided. Annually renewable contract eligible for Continuing Faculty Status (BYU-H equivalent of “tenure-track”). Standard BYU-Hawaii benefits package for regular full-time employees. Procedures: Please complete and submit the following application materials using our online portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Official BYU-Hawaii online application via BYU-H’s HR portal (or link to application). A letter of application and current curriculum vitae. The “Fit Statement” (separate from the application letter): Response to the following question as a separate statement “Why do you consider yourself to be a good fit for BYU-Hawaii?” Three letters of recommendation written specifically for this position. Letter writers must include their names, addresses, and telephone numbers and send their letters via our online portal when prompted. Internal applicants will enter the contact information of the referees when submitting the online application. External applicants will receive further instructions via email after submission of application. Official transcript from the institution(s) where graduate degree(s) were received; electronic or scanned copies (as long as the Registrar’s seal is evident) should be included with other application documents. Optional - A link to a 10-minute (minimum) teaching video. Starting Date: August 16, 2026 (Fall) or January 1, 2027 (Winter) Note: We will not be able to provide application feedback as many factors are considered, and multiple entities are involved in the review process. Contact: Office of Associate Academic Vice President –Faculty BYU-H #1947 55-220 Kulanui Street Laie, HI 96762 Email: [email protected] As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire. Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career at BYU–Hawaii. We offer a variety of employment opportunities, a competitive employment package and an attractive work environment that supports diversity and excellence. Whether you are a current employee of BYU–Hawaii or contemplating joining us, we hope you will find information and services that will help to enhance your personal and professional life. BYU–Hawaii is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a condition of employment, employees will be required to: act in accordance with Brigham Young University–Hawaii’s policies and the Church Educational System Honor Code, including the Dress and Grooming Standards; refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the Brigham Young University–Hawaii mission or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and be a role model of a life that combines spiritual values and personal integrity with intellectual rigor and academic excellence and to conduct my work in a professional manner consistent with the principles and values espoused by Brigham Young University–Hawaii and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU–Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, color, sex, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. BYU–Hawaii’s commitment to equal opportunity includes and applies to: Recruiting, hiring, and training Upgrading, promoting, and transferring Discipline, layoff, and termination Conditions and privileges of employment Compensation and benefits As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). Applicants who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be eligible to receive an offer of employment from BYU–Hawaii. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must also accept as a condition of ongoing employment that they will hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, with the understanding that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may adjust the criteria for a temple recommend from time to time. For additional information regarding endorsement related questions, please follow this link: Ecclesiastical Leader Questions for New CES Hires. Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must meet with the University Chaplain to verify that, if hired, they will accept the expectations and conditions described in the University’s Ecclesiastical Endorsement Policy. Part-time employees of any other Church-affiliated employer are not eligible for concurrent employment with BYU–Hawaii unless specifically excepted. Applicants must also cooperate fully in and must pass a background check to be eligible to receive an offer of employment from Brigham Young University–Hawaii.

Requirements

• PhD in (Mass) Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field is required.
• Foreign equivalent degree from a nationally accredited institution accepted.
• ABD’s near completion may be considered and must complete the degree before start date.
• As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church), BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6).
• To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.

Responsibilities

• Teaching requirement is typically 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters in some (but not all) of the following subject areas/courses: media and culture, communication theory and method, strategic communication, media writing, media, law, and ethics, political communication, or area of candidate’s expertise relevant to our student body and geographical region (Asia & Oceania).
• Scholarship, creative endeavor, ongoing professional development, and university service are required.

Benefits

• Salary range: 118K to 125K, depending on credentials, rank and experience.
• Housing stipend.
• A relocation expense package is provided.
• Annually renewable contract eligible for Continuing Faculty Status (BYU-H equivalent of “tenure-track”).
• Standard BYU-Hawaii benefits package for regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree