Finance, CFS Professorial Faculty
Job Title:
Finance, CFS Professorial 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 Economics.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
The Department of Finance at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, invites applications for two (2) faculty professorial positions. Qualifications include a PhD in finance or economics, the ability to pursue a strong and independent research agenda, and a clear commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence.
Duties/Expectations:
Successful applicants will be expected to provide excellent teaching and research mentoring and participate in various forms of service to the department, university, and their research community. Faculty members are expected to publish in quality, peer-reviewed journals.
Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Required:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter
3. Mission Alignment Statement (described below)
Optional:
4. Examples of scholarly works
5. Additional documents representative of teaching and/or research 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.
Information Required at Time of Application
Please list individual contact information for each of your two recommenders on the faculty application. During the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.