Job Title:
Counseling Psychology and Special Education - School Psychology, Full-time, Professorial CFS track (tenure equivalent) - 2 Positions
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: Ph.D. in School Psychology
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-level courses in school psychology content areas
- Strong record or clear potential for high-quality research in school psychology
- Experience mentoring and advising graduate students in field-based work and research
- Demonstrated excellence in working as a school psychologist in educational settings
- Licensed as a psychologist and school psychologist
Duties/Expectations:
- Teach graduate courses in school psychology
- Mentor and supervise students in the Educational Specialist (EdS) program
- Conduct independent research
- Active engagement in ongoing enhancement to improve program outcomes and student
experiences
- Support the work of the BYU-Public School Partnership (https://byupartnership.org/)
- Support university, college, and department goals and mission (see: https://www.byu.edu/about)
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.
