Manufacturing Engineering - CFS Professorial Faculty

Job Summary

Job Title : Manufacturing Engineering - CFS Professorial Faculty

Position Start Date : January 1, 2026

Posting Close Date : May 31, 2025

NOTE : Last day to apply is Saturday, May 31, 2025

Required Degree : PhD In Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Posting :

The Manufacturing Engineering program at Brigham Young University is seeking outstanding faculty candidates who will challenge an exceptional student body through teaching and mentoring and contribute to excellent research programs. Exceptional candidates in all areas of Manufacturing / Industrial / Materials / Mechanical Engineering will be considered. Areas of expertise needed in the program include : Automation, Additive Manufacturing, Polymer and Metal Processing, Composites Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, and Manufacturing Systems / Lean Manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

The program has state-of-the-art facilities in manufacturing processes, supercomputing, materials science / microscopy, and microelectronic fabrication. Excellent research programs exist in composites, additive manufacturing, materials joining and processing, automation, forming and fabrication, quality systems, and SMART manufacturing. Successful candidates will be expected to strengthen undergraduate and graduate education and to develop an outstanding research program to complement existing research or develop new research areas.

BYU students come from all 50 states in the U.S. and the National Survey of Student Engagement placed BYU in the 93rd percentile for level of academic challenge, 91st percentile in fostering active and collaborative learning, and 99th percentile in providing a supportive campus environment. The ACT score for the average freshman is above the 90th percentile nationally. Student teams from BYU consistently place in the top ten in national and international design competitions. Our students have an exceptional amount of experience in leadership and global settings (over 80 percent of graduating seniors speak a second language and / or have lived in a foreign country for over a year), so they are well prepared to become global leaders in engineering. We expect our faculty to challenge these outstanding students to reach their potential.

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).

Professorial faculty candidates in all areas of expertise will be considered. Requirements for professorial candidates include a doctorate in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and a willingness to fully support and participate in the ideals and mission of BYU. BYU values teaching and successful candidates should demonstrate a desire and ability to effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Meaningful research is highly valued and successful candidates will have a strong research plan and record commensurate with their experience.

Successful candidates will be hired at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor level depending on experience. For full consideration, applications must be submitted prior to May 31, 2025.

Applications must include the following :

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of research interests and plan
• statement of teaching interests
• contact information for at least three professional references.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to :

Dr. Tracy Nelson,

Manufacturing Engineering

Brigham Young University

265 CTB

Provo UT 84602-4201

nelsontw@byu.edu

Documents required at the time of application : Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application. All full-time faculty positions require a Mission Alignment Statement (see description below).

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 / ).

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.