Professor of Linguistics, Editing & Publishing, may be under-filled with a visitor – 129732

Job Title:  Professor of Linguistics, Editing & Publishing, may be under-filled with a visitor.

Job Classification:  CFS-Professional

Posting close date: 8-16-2024

Start date of this position:  8-1-2025

The Department of Linguistic at Brigham Young University is excited to announce a position for a FT faculty position in the field of Linguistics.  This position, with a ‘continuing faculty status’ akin to tenure track, entails teaching largely courses aimed at Editing and Publishing majors and minors and possibly other areas in the Linguistics Department such as the TESOL, English Language, or Linguistics programs.  Our unique Editing and Publishing program offers students a profound understanding of linguistics alongside practical knowledge and skills in editing and publishing.  Thus, all candidates should be capable of teaching key courses in the Editing and Publishing major (https://ling.byu.edu/editing-and-publishing-ba) in addition to their scholarly and teaching expertise in other areas of linguistics.  The Linguistics Department provides a supportive, collaborative atmosphere that contributes to the development of faculty research agendas enhancing the scholarly discipline of Editing and Publishing and other areas of Linguistics.

Required Degree: Ph.D. in a field pertinent to editing and publishing, including linguistics, publishing studies, English language, language acquisition, writing studies, composition, English rhetoric, or technical/professional communication.  

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:   All candidates must have:

–Proficiency to teach core editing and publishing courses, encompassing grammar of English, basic (copy) editing, substantive editing, and/or editing for publication
–Evident potential for or substantiated record of scholarly research in editing, linguistics, or related fields
–Commitment to mentoring students effectively in and out of class
–Desire to contribute strategically to the enhancement of a substantial undergraduate editing and publishing major
–Willingness to support student faith through obvious commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

Ideal candidates would have some of the following:

–Professional experience in editing or publishing, with expertise in areas that might include copywriting, trade books, scholarly publications, fiction, textbooks, journals, magazines, digital publishing, or publishing business
–Established connections within the publishing industry, fostering valuable professional networks
–Ability to contribute to Honors and MA thesis advisement (reader and/or chair roles)
–Ability to bridge personal scholarship with linguistics and editing/publishing
–Keenness to collaborate with students on diverse research projects, both faculty-led and student-driven
–Understanding of linguistics, enabling the teaching of general linguistics or English language courses
–Enthusiasm to support the transition of the Department of Linguistics Faculty Publishing Service (FPS) into a dynamic research and teaching hub (https://ling.byu.edu/faculty-publishing-service)

Duties/Expectations: Under a 10-month contract, primary responsibilities will encompass:

–Teaching at least six courses annually, predominantly within the Editing and Publishing major/minor but also possibly in the Linguistics or Applied English Linguistics majors or minors or the TESOL Minor, TESOL MA, or Linguistics MA programs
–Conducting and disseminating original research in reputable journals, books, or other scholarly outlets, particularly with the support of the Department of Linguistics Editing and Publishing Research Group
–Mentoring students in scholarly research, research presentations, peer-reviewed article publication, and grant writing
–Contributing to other departmental or college duties, including student advising, thesis chairing, program coordination, committee service, sharing governance, and disciplinary involvement

Consider these compelling reasons to apply for a full-time faculty position at BYU in the Linguistics Department:

Faith-Based Faculty Experience:  Connect your commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ with academic pursuits.  Support the spiritual growth of students through weekly campus-wide devotionals and intertwine faith and academic excellence in class.
Family-Friendly Environment: Be part of a community that values family and work-life balance.  Enjoy generous maternal and paternal leave options and make use of educational preschool and youth camps on campus. 
Generous Faculty Benefits:  Beyond academia, enjoy perks like spouse and family tuition reductions, along with free public transportation and discounts on memberships, goods, and off-campus services.  Also get exceptional health care and retirement benefits including 401K employer matching.
Stimulating Research Groups: Engage in existing well-funded disciplinary and interdisciplinary research groups and propose your own in order to support your research agenda, publications, and a dynamic scholarly environment.
Leading Editing and Publishing Program:  Join one of the nation’s largest Editing and Publishing (E&P) Major and Minor programs, with 500+ annual student enrollments.  Connect with students, establish research trajectories, and lead the E&P educational field with our faculty publications, and a dynamic scholarly environment.  
College-Provided Research Opportunities:  Access generous and ample research funding through BYU’s College of Humanities.  Funds can support research assistant wages, student and faculty travel expenses, and vital materials and software for scholarly endeavors.  
Picturesque Utah Valley and Recreational Opportunities:  Immerse in Utah Valley’s captivating landscape. Explore outdoor pursuits like hiking, skiing, and camping, striking a balance between work and leisure.  
Nurturing Excellence and Community:  Thrive in a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and belonging.  Connect with colleagues who share your educational and scholarly passion.  

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 (https://aims.byu.edu/).

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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. 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.

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.