Psychology CFS Professional-Track Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Faculty, may be filled with visitor

Job Title:Psychology CFS Professional-Track Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Faculty may be filled with visitor

Posting End Date:March 3 2026

Required Degree: PhD in psychology or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:The Brigham Young University (BYU) Department of Psychology invites applicants of any academic rank to fill a full-time (continuing faculty status) professional-track faculty position to begin Winter Semester 2027. We specifically seek applicants with training in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Our department values high-quality teaching a collegial academic culture and student centeredness in all areas of faculty responsibility.

This search is for a CFS-track professional faculty member but it may be filled with a visitor.

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.

Duties/Expectations:The primary responsibility for this position is teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and neuroscience. Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring strong fit with the Universitys mission and aims and commitment to building a community of belonging in our department. Candidates should also be prepared to engage in citizenship responsibilities in the department college and university.

Please direct any questions to Chad Jensen PhD 1082 KMBL Department of Psychology Brigham Young University Provo UT84602; email:.

Review of applicants will begin after the posting ends on March 3 2026.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. statement of teaching philosophy/interests and evidence of teaching effectiveness should also be included.

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 universitys 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.