Teacher Education - Literacy/Children's Literature

​Job Title: 

Teacher Education - Literacy/Children's Literature Full-Time Professorial CFS Track (tenure equivalent)

Posting End Date: November 1, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 (MST)  

Position Start Date: Aug 1, 2027

Required Degree: 

Doctoral degree with specialization in literacy, children's literature, or a related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Successful K-12 public school classroom teaching experience (preference given to candidates with a minimum of three years)
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity
• Demonstrated ability/interest to partner with local schools
• Knowledge of national trends in literacy and children's literature

Duties/Expectations: 

Teaching

• Teach courses related to elementary literacy and children's literature at the undergraduate level, and related courses at the master's level
• Mentor undergraduate and master's students in research and teaching
• Advise master's and doctoral degree candidates

Scholarship

• Engage in high levels of research activity and publication

Citizenship

• Demonstrate a pattern of leadership at the department, school, and university levels
• Fulfill committee assignments and other citizenship activities inside the university, community, and profession

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. 

Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.

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.