Comparative Arts & Letters: Interdisciplinary Humanities-Visiting Professorial Faculty

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a visiting professorial faculty position in Comparative Arts & Letters, focusing on Interdisciplinary Humanities. The role involves teaching General Education and program courses within Interdisciplinary Humanities. As a ten-month annual contract, the position expects a teaching load of 6 courses distributed across the fall, winter, and spring/summer semesters. The faculty member will also be expected to maintain an active research and publishing profile, mentor undergraduate and graduate research, participate in faculty meetings and academic discussions, and support the mission of Brigham Young University. A key aspect of this role is supporting student faith through a commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Requirements

• PhD in a humanistic field with evidence of interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Demonstrate interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: Literature, Visual Culture/Art History, Film and Media, Cultural History, Comparative Literature, and Popular Culture.
• Evidence of an active research and publishing profile is expected.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Education and program courses in Interdisciplinary Humanities.
• Maintain an active research and publishing profile.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate research.
• Participate in faculty meetings and other academic discussions.
• Support the mission of Brigham Young University.
• Support student faith through obvious commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What This Job Offers

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