Job Details

Assistant or Associate Professor in Health & Human Science

Location: BYU‑Hawaii, Laie, HI

Position: Full‑time faculty, rank Assistant or Associate Professor.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin October 1st.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Public Health or a related field (or foreign equivalent from a nationally accredited institution).
• Specialization in Epidemiology, Health Promotion, or Healthy Behaviors. ABD nearing completion will also be considered (must complete degree by start date).
• As a BYU‑Hawaii candidate, preference for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints in good standing; if applicable, must hold a current temple recommend and clearance from the Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.
• Eligibility to teach requires compliance with the 60‑1.5 (a)(6) Church clearance requirement; an expired recommend is not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Approximately 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters in courses such as Epidemiology, Health Marketing & Communication, Health & Human Behavior, Community Nutrition, Health Topics and Careers in Asia & Oceania, and Health Promotion.
• Research and scholarship: ongoing creative endeavor and university service required.
• Commitment to BYU‑Hawaii's mission and learning framework, with a primary focus on undergraduate teaching.

Benefits

• Salary range: $117,000–$127,000, depending on credentials, rank, and experience.
• Housing stipend and relocation expense package.
• Annually renewable contract with eligibility for Continuing Faculty Status (tenure‑track equivalent).
• Standard BYU‑Hawaii benefits package for full‑time employees.

Application Procedure

Complete and submit the following materials via the BYU‑Hawaii HR portal:

• Letter of application and current curriculum vitae.
• Fit Statement: a separate response to “Why do you consider yourself to be a good fit for BYU‑Hawaii?”
• Three letters of recommendation (provide names, addresses, telephone numbers).
• Official transcript(s) from the institution(s) where graduate degrees were received.
• Optional: a link to a 10‑minute teaching video.

Starting date: Fall 2026. Contact the Office of Associate Academic Vice President – Faculty at ...@byuh.edu.