Technology & Engineering Studies - Full-Time CFS-Track Professional Faculty
About The Position
Brigham Young University's College of Engineering seeks a full-time Continuing Faculty Status-track (CFS) professional faculty member for its Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) program. The program prepares technology and engineering teachers to lead their profession and help students become technologically literate and marketable in technology-related fields. It is a composite major that works with the David O. McKay School of Education and the Utah State Board of Education to certify graduates to teach engineering and technology in public schools, grades 6–12. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate courses in technical content areas and instructional methods, supervise student teachers, teach graduate courses, and mentor graduate students. Other duties include advising BYU's TEE Collegiate Association affiliate, conducting scholarship and creative activities, participating in professional development and educational outreach, contributing to the profession at local, state, and national levels, and supervising a materials processing lab facility. The position is expected to begin August 1, 2027 (Fall Semester 2027). The successful candidate must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, mission alignment statement, and contact information for three references who can attest to their education-profession experience. All faculty must abide by BYU's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions.
Requirements
- PhD in Technology and Engineering Education or a closely related field, completed by the position start date.
- Outstanding instructional skills.
- Desire to conduct research related to technology and engineering education.
- Previous experience teaching technology and engineering education in grades 6–12.
- Experience or a strong interest in STEM education.
- Relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
- Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
Nice To Haves
- Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in technical content areas, including communications technology, manufacturing technology, and pre-engineering.
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in instructional methods and pedagogy.
- Supervise student teachers.
- Teach graduate-level courses and mentor graduate students.
- Serve as a faculty advisor for the BYU affiliate of the Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA).
- Conduct scholarship and creative activities that impact the technology and engineering education profession.
- Conduct professional development and educational outreach activities.
- Participate in the Technology and Engineering Education profession at local, state, and national levels.
- Supervise a materials processing lab facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
