Finance, CFS Professional Faculty (Cougar Capital)

Job Title:

Finance, CFS Professional Faculty (Cougar Capital)

Posting End Date: August 16, 2026

• NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date: July 1, 2027

Required Degree:

Master's Degree.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Significant professional experience in private equity, venture capital, growth equity, or related investment fields required. Prior teaching, instructional design, or curriculum development experience at the collegiate level is strongly preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to mentor students and lead applied, experiential coursework.

Duties/Expectations:

• Serve as full-time faculty lead for Cougar Capital, a student-managed private equity and venture capital investment program within the Marriott School of Business.
• Design and deliver instruction for MBA 664 (Private Equity & Venture Capital) and MBA 665 Part 1 & Part 2 (Advanced Private Equity & Venture Capital Strategy), including course structure, materials, and assessment.
• Lead classroom sessions covering sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and portfolio management in private markets.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to student leaders and fund teams on investment process, professional development, and program operations.
• Collaborate with Marriott School faculty and student leadership to maintain a cohesive experiential learning environment across the program.
• Guide student investment pitches and analyses, offering direct feedback and professional judgment to strengthen student decision-making.
• Provide career guidance and share professional experience related to careers in private equity, venture capital, and related investment fields.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with the Cougar Capital program outside of scheduled class sessions, including program administration and student oversight.
• Participate in departmental service and faculty responsibilities consistent with a full-time professional faculty appointment.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

Required:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Cover Letter

3. Mission Alignment Statement (as described below)

Optional:

4. Examples of scholarly works

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.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

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.