Spanish Hispanophone Literature & Culture, Faculty CFS Professional

Job Title:

Spanish Hispanophone Literature & Culture, FT Faculty CFS Professional

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Brigham Young University announces a search for a candidate to fill a CFS-track (analogous to tenure-track) teaching faculty position. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching complements the current profile of literature and culture faculty within the department. Initial rank will be consistent with qualifications and experience. Posting End Date: 09/05/2026. Last day to apply is Friday, 09/04/2026 11:59 p.m. MST.

Position

Start Date:

8/1/2027.

Required Degree:
PhD in Hispanic/Spanish literature, cultural studies, or equivalent. Foreign degrees acceptable. PhD in Portuguese, Comparative Literature, or a related field will be considered if the candidate can fulfill the duties and expectations of the position. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Experience teaching Spanish courses at the university level. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is also required. The ability to teach Portuguese literature/culture classes is also highly valued although not required.

• Teaching (70%) – Teach nine courses per year (27 credit hours), including Introduction to Hispanic Literature, Cultures of Spain and Spanish America, Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture, and/or other courses depending on expertise. Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Professional Assignment (10%) – Participate in academic conferences and workshops (at BYU and other venues), sharing and learning best practices in teaching Spanish language, literature, and culture.
• Citizenship (20%) – Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Work in a respectful and collegial manner with all colleagues, including department faculty and staff, adjunct faculty, and student instructors.

This professional-track teaching position has a course‑load of 4‑3‑2 (27 credit‑hours per year). While teaching faculty do not have a research/publication expectation, the successful candidate is expected to stay current in the field through various professional development activities.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Mission Alignment Statement (see instructions below)
• Teaching Dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and relevant course evaluation data)

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. Please include a one‑page mission alignment statement 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;
(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.”

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints:
Applicants should provide a one‑page mission alignment statement that describes your understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

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.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.