Psychology, FT Faculty - CFS Professorial (3 positions)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Department of Psychology invites applicants of any academic rank to fill three full-time (continuing faculty status) professorial-track faculty positions to begin Fall Semester 2027. Our department has areas of emphasis in social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and cognitive and behavioral neuroscience along with a cross-area emphasis in health psychology. Candidates who align with one of these areas are particularly welcome, but we will consider candidates from any specialty within psychology. Our department values high-quality teaching, a collegial academic culture, and student centeredness in all areas of faculty responsibility. 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.

Requirements

• PhD in psychology or a related field, completed by the start date.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.
• Strong research skills.
• Well-defined research agenda.
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly productivity that includes student mentoring.
• Prepared to engage in citizenship responsibilities in the department, college, and university.
• Demonstrate strong fit with the University’s mission and aims.
• Commitment to building a community of belonging in our department.
• 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.
• Commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who align with areas of emphasis in social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and cognitive and behavioral neuroscience along with a cross-area emphasis in health psychology.
• Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
• 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

• Ability to teach upper- and lower-level undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Demonstrate strong research skills, a well-defined research agenda, and an established record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly productivity that includes student mentoring.
• Engage in citizenship responsibilities in the department, college, and university.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

What This Job Offers

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