Teacher Education - Elementary Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent

Position: Teacher Education - Elementary Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent)
Job Title:

Teacher Education - Elementary Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent)
Posting End Date:
November 1, 2026

* NOTE:

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

Start Date:

August 1, 2027

Required Degree:

Master's degree in education or related field required;
Doctoral degree with specialization in elementary education or related field preferred

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Experience:

Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience; preference given for teaching grades K-6 in public schools

Excellent communication skills, particularly in situations that require diplomacy and sensitivity

Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience:

A pattern of successful university teaching with undergraduate preservice teachers

Experience as a mentor/cooperating teacher to teacher candidates (e.g., practicum experiences, student teachers, interns)
Experience in university public school partnerships or professional development schools

An understanding of the current literature, trends, and issues in elementary education and teacher education

Familiarity with the BYU-Public School Partnership Evidence of working with diverse student populations

Experience in clinical supervision of teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers

Familiarity with the Utah Effective Teaching Standards Duties/Expectations:

The Elementary Education program at Brigham Young University is part of a university/public school partnership
* that has spanned over 40 years and is integral to our teacher preparation program. This faculty member would act as liaison between an assigned public school partnership district(s) and the university elementary education program. They also teach courses, coordinate practicum and student teaching placements, and oversee the clinical supervision of teacher candidates. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following expectations:

Teaching Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including, but not limited to:

ELED 299R:
Classroom Management and Practicum 1

ELED 399R:
Classroom Management and Practicum 2

Total annual teaching load would be approximately 15 credits.

Program Administration Promote and support the BYU-Public School Partnership and cultivate strong relationships with district partners and university faculty peers

Co-select, direct, support, train, and supervise Clinical Faculty Associates Oversee the administration of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty

Other duties as assigned

Field-Based Assignments Organize and facilitate high-quality placements for teacher candidates

Oversee university courses completed in clinical settings, which may include but is not limited to:
El Ed 400:
Elementary Student Teacher, El Ed 496:
Academic Internship Organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates during student teaching and internship

Provide support and remediation for students not meeting transition-related standards
* For more information about the BYU-Public School Partnership, please see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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…