Faculty Research Staff - Publication Management

Job Title: Full-Time Faculty Research Staff - College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences - Publication Management

Posting End Date: October 27, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: November 9, 2026

Required Degree:  

A bachelor’s degree is required. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 
One year of technical writing/editing experience is required.

Required experience in:

• Professional writing, editing, communications, publication management, and project coordination.
• Demonstrating ability to develop engaging content for diverse audiences, including technical and scientific subject matter.
• Managing editorial processes, coordinating with writers and designers, meeting publication deadlines, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring student employees or team members. Knowledge of graphic design, digital communications, branding standards, and content development strategies.
• Technical writing, grant writing, and experience with graphic design software are preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and editing skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, creativity, initiative, and sound judgment.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Serve as Managing Editor of Frontiers Magazine, Assistant Communications Manager, and Grant Writer for the Dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CMS).
• Lead the planning, writing, editing, design, production, printing, and distribution of two issues of Frontiers Magazine annually, reaching approximately 15,000–20,000 alumni.
• Develop engaging editorial content, collaborate with faculty and freelance writers, oversee visual design, and ensure consistency with BYU branding and editorial standards.
• Support college-wide communications by writing, editing, and coordinating content for newsletters, websites, email communications, announcements, and special projects.
• Manage communications timelines, coordinate approvals, and collaborate with college leadership, faculty, staff, and students.
• Supervise student employees by assigning responsibilities, establishing priorities, providing training and mentorship, and monitoring performance and deadlines.
• Develop grant proposals, research publications, and supporting documentation in collaboration with faculty researchers and administrators.
• Maintain positive working relationships, manage multiple projects independently, meet deadlines, and contribute to the college's communications and research goals.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) 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.