Job Title: Medical Laboratory Science Faculty (Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology) - CFS Professional Faculty FT
Posting End Date: March 11, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST
Position Start Date: September 1, 2026
Required Degree:
* B.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or equivalent discipline.
* Current MLS (ASCP) certification and a M.S. or Ph.D. in MLS, or a related discipline.
* Required degrees must be completed by the start date.
Experience: Experience teaching at the university level, plus clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
Duties/Expectations: The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBIO) of Brigham Young University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position (assistant, associate, or full professor) in the medical laboratory science program beginning Fall semester 2026. Successful candidates will teach various MLS courses to undergraduate students. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in the medical laboratory science program (90% effort; teaching 18-21 credit hours per year). The candidate will also perform committee work, which may consist of service on various departmental, college, and university committees (10% effort). In subsequent years, these percentages could change based on departmental and university needs. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your 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.
Belonging Statement:
United 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.
Our department affirms that all human beings are children of God. We value the richness and strength that a variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts bring to our community. We therefore encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and those who are committed to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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.