Job Title: Communication Disorders Department Faculty (Full-time, Professional Teaching) CFS (tenure) track (2 positions)

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Posting End Date: October 1, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: July 1, 2027  

Position Summary

The McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University invites applications for a Continuing Faculty Status track (tenure track equivalent) professional teaching position in the Department of Communication Disorders. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This faculty position will focus on providing high-quality instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the field of communication sciences and disorders, teaching a range of courses that support the academic and clinical preparation of future speech-language pathologists or audiologists, while promoting the mission and aims of a BYU education. A portion of this position will also involve student mentoring, clinical service, and administration as directed by the department chair.

Required Degree: 

Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Teaching experience including ability to develop curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and instruct students in small group or large classroom settings
• Ability to initiate and manage student learning experiences in areas related to the field of communication disorders
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Clinical experience, preferably in a range of settings and service delivery areas

Duties/Expectations: 

• Provide high-quality classroom instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

Under the direction of the department chair complete one or more of the following assignments:

• Create, manage, and supervise student experiential learning opportunities
• Assist in providing clinical education opportunities for undergraduate students
• Facilitate interprofessional education opportunities for students (e.g., nursing, BYU child laboratory, medical school)
• Supervise the Communication Disorders Peer Mentor program
• Manage community outreach and educational programs that enhance undergraduate and graduate student learning
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for program reviews and national accreditation efforts

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. 

Contact: Tracy Liu, MS CCC-SLP, Search Committee Chair – 129 TLRB – BYU, Provo, UT 84602; email: tracy_liu@byu.edu; Tel: (801) 422-0283

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.

Information about the position: 

The Communication Disorders Department at BYU has 15 full-time faculty and 6 part-time clinical educators. We offer a BS degree in communication disorders and an MS degree in speech-language pathology. The graduate program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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 Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.