Finance, CFS Professional Faculty

Brigham Young University

$70K — $100K *
Provo, UT 84604In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Finance or related field strongly preferred, to be completed by position start date.
  • Expertise in financial economics to effectively teach high-level finance courses.
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career in teaching financial economics.
  • Commitment to building faith and testimony among students in alignment with BYU mission.
  • Willingness to relocate and reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Teach a variety of advanced courses in financial economics and finance-related topics.
  • Contribute to departmental administration and academic activities based on departmental needs.
  • Engage with the BYU community to promote faith in Jesus Christ and the gospel.
  • Prepare and submit required documents for academic evaluation, including mission alignment statement.
  • Fulfill ongoing professional development responsibilities in alignment with faculty expectations.

Benefits

  • Full-time continuing status track faculty position with academic autonomy.
  • Engagement in a vibrant academic community at a university committed to its religious mission.
  • Opportunity to influence and inspire students spiritually and academically in a faith-based environment.
  • Access to professional development resources and scholarly work opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title:

Finance, CFS Professional Faculty

Posting End Date: August 16, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date: July 1, 2027

Required Degree:

PhD in Finance or a related field strongly preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:
Candidates must possess expertise in financial economics in order to teach high-level courses across a broad array of financial topics. A PhD in Finance or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates must also demonstrate interest in pursuing academic teaching in financial economics.

Duties/Expectations:

This is a full-time professional continuing status track faculty position. A typical workload involves significant academic expectations related to teaching and administrative contributions, depending on the needs of the department.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

Required:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Cover Letter

3. Mission Alignment Statement (see description below)

Optional:

4. Examples of scholarly works

5. Additional documents representative of teaching and/or professional experience

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 doctrines 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.

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.

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