Comparative Arts & Letters: Interdisciplinary Humanities-Visiting Professorial Faculty

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • 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, maintaining an active research and publishing profile, mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and participating in faculty meetings and academic discussions. The position is a ten-month annual contract with a teaching load of 6 courses spread across the academic year. The faculty member is expected to support the mission of Brigham Young University and student faith through commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Requirements

• PhD in a humanistic field with evidence of interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests.
• 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 be able to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree