Über diese Instructional Psychology and Technology, FT Faculty CFS Professorial (tenure track) Stelle bei Brigham Young University
Job Title:
Instructional Psychology and Technology, FT Faculty CFS Professorial (tenure track)
Posting End Date: October 1, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (MST)
Position Start Date: August 1, 2027
Required Degree:
PhD in Instructional Technology or related field.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Required Experience, Skills and Knowledge: online
- PhD in Instructional Technology or related field
- Teach courses and mentor students in educational technology
- Technical ability to develop learning materials
- Ability to mentor master's and doctoral students in the design, development, and research of learning materials
- Established or emerging research publication record
Desired Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience teaching in varied contexts (e.g., K-12, blended, online, asynchronous, synchronous, in-person)
- Project management
- Understanding of User Experience and Interface Design
- Experience developing instructional products end-to-end with emerging AI tools
- Computer programming
- Experience developing instructional assessments
Duties/Expectations:
Teach graduate courses in instructional design & development, assessment, psychology, or evaluation
Teach undergraduate courses in educational technology
Advise MS and PhD students
Devise, carry out, and maintain a robust research agenda
Publish and disseminate research in peer-reviewed venues
Embrace and fully participate in BYU citizenship and culture
Position Announcement:
The Department of Instructional Psychology & Technology (IP&T) at Brigham Young University seeks to hire a full-time, professorial faculty member. BYU is a religious institution that promotes scholars who emulate Jesus Christ, the master teacher and designer. IP&T primarily serves graduate students seeking master’s and doctoral degrees. In addition, IP&T professors teach undergraduate courses in design thinking and educational technology. We are seeking a dynamic candidate with a strong testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and the sacred role of learning in growing closer to Him.
The candidate should have technical skills and experience in designing and developing instructional products. They should have background and experience in online and blended learning; educational technology in K-12, corporate, or higher education settings; and an understanding of how to create effective user-interface and user experience designs. The candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in instructional design, eLearning tools, online teaching and learning, and educational technology for classroom use.
In addition to teaching and mentoring responsibilities, IP&T places a strong emphasis on research. The ideal candidate will present an established or emerging research agenda that prioritizes improving learning experiences for God’s children. They will mentor and work with undergraduate and graduate students to design and develop effective learning solutions, cultivating a culture of inquiry that seeks to inform temporal understanding through heavenly inspiration.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
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.