Sociology - CFS Professorial Faculty - 131421

Job Title : Sociology - CFS Professorial Faculty

Job Classification: CFS Professorial

Posting close date: July 26, 2024

Start date of this position: August 1, 2025

Required Degree : PhD in Sociology or related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience : The Department of Sociology in the College of Family, Home, and Social Science at Brigham Young University is looking to fill two full-time Continuing Faculty Status-track (BYU equivalent of "tenure-track") appointments beginning in the Fall semester of 2025. We invite individuals of all ranks and areas of specialization to apply. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field, a well-defined research agenda, and a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching. A visiting faculty appointment may be considered. The Department of Sociology values diversity and experiences with diverse populations. 

Duties/Expectations : Faculty members will be expected to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and participate in various forms of service to the department, college, university, and discipline. 

Information required at the time of application: Complete the online application and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter, two writing samples, a mission alignment statement (see below), and a 1-to-2-page diversity statement highlighting commitments to advance diversity, equity, and belonging. Please also list the contact information for three references. They may be contacted and asked to submit their letters of recommendation. Direct inquiries to Dr. Ryan Gabriel at [email protected]. 

Document(s) required at the time of application: Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.

Mission Alignment Statement: 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 doctrines 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). 

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 (https://aims.byu.edu/).

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability 

BYU is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.

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.