Job Description

Job Title:

Psychology, CFS Professorial Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Faculty

Posting End Date:

January 3, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, January 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date:

August 1, 2026

Required Degree:

PhD in psychology or a related field.


The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Department of Psychology invites applicants of any academic rank to fill a full-time (continuing faculty status) professorial-track faculty position to begin Fall Semester 2026. We specifically seek applicants with training in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Our department values student mentoring, a collegial academic culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research.


Un ited by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences, and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Duties/Expectations:

Well-qualified candidates will show commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring, including the ability to teach upper- and lower-level undergraduate and graduate classes. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong research skills, a well-defined research agenda, and an established record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly productivity that includes student mentoring. They will also be prepared to engage in citizenship responsibilities in the department, college, and university.


Please direct any questions to Chad Jensen, PhD, 1082 KMBL, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602; email: chadjensen@byu.edu.

Document(s) required at the time of application:

Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Statements of research and teaching interests and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness should also be included. Applicants should also submit a one-page statement explaining their experiences with and commitment to promoting belonging and inclusion in research, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

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 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).


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.