Economics FT Faculty CFS Professorial (2 positions)

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The BYU Department of Economics seeks applicants for two faculty positions from well-qualified candidates with a completed PhD in any area of economics. The appointments would begin Fall 2027. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching, have a strong research agenda, and be committed to giving the university's students a sound academic experience. This search is for two Continuing Faculty Status (CFS)-track faculty. United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others

Requirements

Completed PhD in any field of economics by the start date.
Ability 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.
Commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
Commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments.
Student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship.
Commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging.
Exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity.
Professional conduct consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others.
Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching.
Have a strong research agenda.
Be committed to giving the university's students a sound academic experience.
Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
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 (if member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community.
Teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (if member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Describe understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (if not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Mentor students from a variety of backgrounds.