Family History Research Online Program Director – Full-time Faculty – Anticipated Winter 2025

IMPORTANT Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire. Posting Closes Thursday, May 31, 2024 Position Location This full-time position will be located at BYU–Idaho’s campus in Rexburg, Idaho. University Environment Brigham Young University–Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. As a private, baccalaureate institution, the university is teaching focused and student centered by design. To learn more about teaching at BYU–Idaho, see BYU–Idaho Faculty. BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). As a condition of employment, faculty members hold and are worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Faculty abide by university policies and refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the university mission or the Church of Jesus Christ. Faculty who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ must also receive a clearance from the Church Educational System’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (the ECO) to be eligible to be considered for or continue employment. Position Summary The Family History Research Online Program Director oversees all aspects of BYU–Idaho’s Family History associate degree offered online through BYU–Pathway Worldwide. In this position, the Family History Research Online Program Director develops and improves course curriculum, helps oversee the quality of instruction and grading, and helps facilitate a variety of experiences designed to assist students prepare for successful careers in the Family History Research industry. The Family History Research Online Program Director will also regularly teach a variety of online Family History Research courses. With over a thousand students currently enrolled in Family History Courses, BYU–Idaho’s online associate degree in Family History Research is the largest program of its kind in the world. Through BYU–Pathway Worldwide, we offer two sequential certificates in Family History Research and Advanced Family History Research to students throughout the world. With this broad audience, our courses teach essential skills in Family History Research that can be applied by students in a wide variety of circumstances, while also teaching students the best industry tools and practices. In harmony with other programs offered through BYU–Pathway Worldwide, all our Family History courses are currently being developed as seven-week block courses that utilize instructional teams with instructors and graders. This course and instruction model is designed to help students progress more quickly to graduation and to keep costs low, ensuring our program remains affordable for students. Throughout their careers, all BYU–Idaho faculty are expected to actively pursue professional development opportunities in learning and teaching and ongoing scholarly development within their discipline. Special Instructions In addition to the application requirements, we invite you to participate in a short HireVue interview. Please copy the link below into a new browser window and complete a brief profile (consisting of only your name and email - do not attach any documents in HireVue). https://byuidaho.hirevue.com/signup/ZiBYKgEtLjbZpAuBgq2Fk6/ Knowledge, Skills, and Experience A master's or doctorate degree is required. Applicants should either have an advanced degree in Family History Research or a related field with strong research and writing emphasis (e.g. history, library science, law, etc.). Five years of professional experience with Family History Research, or a professional genealogical research certification is also preferred. Examples of industry-recognized certifications include; Accredited Genealogist (AG®), Certified Genealogist (CG®), Qualified Genealogist (QG), or a postgraduate qualification from an accredited institution in a related field. A strong commitment to the mission of BYU–Idaho and to spreading educational opportunities to students throughout the world is essential. Additionally, to be successful, applicants will need strong skills in written and oral communication, online teaching, curriculum design, collaboration with others, and leadership. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching. Work Schedule and Location All full-time faculty members complete 36 load hours annually; this total includes up to 6 load hours of professional development. Block terms for online students last seven weeks, with six block terms offered each year. In the days immediately preceding and following semesters, faculty members attend meetings, grade papers, perform professional development activities, etc. Annual faculty contracts cover 47.5 weeks. Teaching assignments, course development, and other administrative responsibilities are assigned by the Dean of Online Programs. See additional information here. Contact Information Faculty Employment – Human Resources Brigham Young University–Idaho 226 Kimball Building Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1670 (208) 496-1716 facultyemployment@byui.edu If you are currently employed at BYU - Idaho, please apply through the Internal Job Board Brigham Young University-Idaho was founded and is supported and guided by e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. e university does this by: 1. Building testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and fostering its principles in a wholesome academic, cultural, and social environment. 2. Providing a high-quality education that prepares students of diverse interests and abilities for lifelong learning and employment. 3. Serving as many students as possible within resource constraints. 4. Delivering education that is affordable for students and the Church. BYU–Idaho is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, color, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). BYU–Idaho is supported by and affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and personal adherence to the principles and standards of the Church is required of each university employee. Employees abide by the BYU–Idaho Honor Code, and also accept, as a condition of employment, an annual review confirming compliance with Church and university standards. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants selected for employment must be eligible to work in the United States before beginning employment; BYU–Idaho does not sponsor individuals for employment purposes.