Educational Leadership and Foundations Continuing Faculty Status - Professional

Job Title: Educational Leadership and Foundations Faculty (Full-Time, Professional) Posting End Date: January 15, 2026 *NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, January 14 , 2026, 11:59 PM MST Position Start Date: August 1, 2026 Required Degree: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or a related field The required degree must be completed by the start date. Experience: Required Qualifications Demonstrated excellence as a K-12 school principal (3 years) Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in teaching graduate-level courses in school leadership (e.g., instructional leadership, philosophy and ethical school leadership, human and resource management, ethical issues, principalship roles, improving teaching and learning) Demonstrated ability to effectively teach diverse learners, representing unique needs, interests, and fields of study Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in mentoring and advising graduate students toward professional licensure in school administration Ability to work on a team and collaborate with faculty in a higher education academic unit Additional Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated excellence in upper-level / district K-12 leadership (3 years) Experience working with research-practice partnerships between universities and K-12 schools Experience planning large-scale training and professional development events Experience effectively leading professional learning communities Experience working with the BYU-Public School Partnership beliefs and commitments Duties/Expectations: The McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University invites applications for a Continuing Faculty Status track (tenure track equivalent) professional faculty position in the department of Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDLF) beginning August 1, 2026. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Our mission is to expand education vision and empower educational leaders to improve practices, policies, and systems that create high-quality and equitable learning environments, by developing students' knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a faith-based, intellectually rigorous, and inspiring learning environment, collaborating with and supporting current educational leaders, and producing high-quality scholarship by study and by faith. The EDLF Department offers the following degree programs: MEd in School Leadership EdD in Educational Leadership PhD in Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation 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. 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 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). 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. The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. faculty_relations@byu.edu 1-801-422-7017