Religious Education - Ancient Scripture - FT Faculty, CFS Professional

Job Title: Religious Education -  Ancient Scripture - FT Faculty, CFS Professional Posting End Date:  August 29, 2026 *NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (MST) Position Start Date:  July 1, 2027 Required

• Degree:
• PhD in Hebrew Bible, New Testament, ANES, Education, or closely related field from an accredited university. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate unusual potential for excellent teaching of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, in particular courses on the Book of Mormon and the Bible, to undergraduate students at BYU. This will often, but not always, be demonstrated by teaching experience in religious education in the Church Educational System (CES). Duties/Expectations: The BYU Department of Ancient Scripture is dedicated to furthering the Aims of a BYU education, which provide students with an education that is spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, character building, and leads to lifelong learning and service. The Department seeks to hire individuals who have demonstrated the ability to provide this type of education through the highest quality teaching, citizenship, and scholarship. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have the personal character, faith, testimony, and qualities of life to serve as powerful role models for our students. Candidates must be familiar with, support, and strive to fulfill the principles and direction contained in Strengthening Religious Education in Institutions of Higher Education ( https://religion.byu.edu/Strengthening_Religious_Education ). Teaching Typically, full-time Professional faculty will teach six sections (two credits each) of classes offered by the Department of Ancient Scripture each fall/winter semester. Normally, this fall/winter teaching load will consist of two different class preps (e.g., three sections of Book of Mormon and three sections of New Testament). Class sizes range between 180 and 240 students. Candidates will also typically teach three sections (two credits each) of classes offered by the Department of Ancient Scripture during either spring or summer term (normally consisting of one class prep). Funds will be provided to hire student assistants to help with grading, if desired. Citizenship Full-time faculty must be good citizens in the Department of Ancient Scripture as well as at the college (BYU Religious Education) and university levels. This includes attending department, college, and university faculty meetings as well as fulfilling committee obligations and other ad hoc assignments. Gospel-related Creative Works or Publications There is no scholarship or publication requirement for Professional faculty. We are eager to identify faculty members who are carefully trained in specific disciplines or particular books of scripture and who are well acquainted with all of the standard works and the teachings of modern apostles and prophets. A solid foundation in the doctrines of the restored gospel is critical to our work. While publishing is not a requirement for rank advancement, Professional faculty members are welcome to pursue the production of content related to excellent teaching and improving understanding of the restored gospel. Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Current CV This should include contact information as well as sections on education (degrees earned, universities attended, majors, etc.), teaching experience (courses taught or co-taught [if co-taught, specify your role], dates, universities/seminaries/institutes, etc.), publications, presentations of your scholarship, and other relevant experience. For publications, please provide complete and accurate bibliographic information and clearly indicate which are "in process," meaning they have been officially submitted for consideration and are currently under review or have been accepted for publication but are not yet published. Please annotate each entry and explain its status. Cover Letter / Letter of Intent No more than three pages, addressed to Department of Ancient Scripture Chair Kerry Hull. This letter should concisely state why you want to work for the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, the qualifications (e.g., education, teaching, scholarship, and other relevant experience) that qualify you for the position, and your philosophies on teaching, citizenship, and scholarship in light of how each of these responsibilities is outlined in Strengthening Religious Education in Institutions of Higher Education ( https://religion.byu.edu/Strengthening_Religious_Education ). Additional Application

Requirements

References Please list the contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At an appropriate point during the selection process, recommenders may be contacted to submit letters of reference electronically. Additional Materials — Submit Separately Submit the following separately to Search Committee Chair Nick Frederick ( [email protected] u) to be placed in a private BYU Box folder available only to Ancient Scripture full-time faculty.

Video. A recent video of your best college-level teaching of Ancient Scripture content (Bible or Book of Mormon). Either submit a link to a YouTube video or the actual MP4 file.

Whenever possible, this video should show you teaching a class of college-aged students in person. Syllabus. A sample syllabus for one of the Ancient Scripture cornerstone courses (REL A 250 or REL A 275).

Applicants who have not previously taught these courses should submit a proposed syllabus for one of them. Creative Works/Publications (Optional). Electronic copies or examples of any creative works or publications you have completed.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 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. #LI-DNI All qualified candidates, including women, people of color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Brigham Young University, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with disabilities. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and dress and grooming standards.

Preference is given to qualified members in good standing of the affiliated Church, 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. MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission.

To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) 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; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball). If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS 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. 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.

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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.