Medical Laboratory Science Faculty (Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology) CFS Professional Faculty FT

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Science Faculty (Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology) - CFS Professional Faculty FT

Posting End Date: March 11 2026

Required Degree:

• B.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or equivalent discipline.
• Current MLS (ASCP) certification and a M.S. or Ph.D. in MLS or a related discipline.
• Required degrees must be completed by the start date.

Experience:Experience teaching at the university level plus clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Duties/Expectations: The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBIO) of Brigham Young University seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track position (assistant associate or full professor) in the medical laboratory science program beginning Fall semester 2026. Successful candidates will teach various MLS courses to undergraduate students. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in the medical laboratory science program (90% effort; teaching 18-21 credit hours per year). The candidate will also perform committee work which may consist of service on various departmental college and university committees (10% effort). In subsequent years these percentages could change based on departmental and university needs. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please contact Brad Berges with any questions.

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.