We welcome applications from individuals who will continue the tradition of excellent, uplifting, and testimony building instruction in a wide variety of topics. These topics include, but are not limited to, the gospel, family and marriage relationships, communication, finance, personal development, technology, health, the arts, and others.
Before beginning the application process, please read this page thoroughly.
To apply to teach at the 2027 BYU Education Week program, we must receive the following items between September 15 and September 30, 2026:
- Online application. Instructions for the online application are at the bottom of this page.
- Titles and outlines of proposed classes, please format the outlines according to the instructions below, and save/send them in Microsoft Word format (submit by email to educationweek@byu.edu). Note: The use of AI often generates inaccurate quotes. Please verify all the quotes you use against original sources.
- A résumé (submit during the application process, or by email to educationweek@byu.edu).
- A video (minimum of 20 minutes in length) of one of your presentations (not required of current full-time BYU or Seminary and Institute faculty). Post the presentation on YouTube or another site that does not require a login, then email the link to educationweek@byu.edu.
The required video does not need to be a professional taping; we just need to observe how you approach your topic. Education Week presentations are recommended to be lecture style since they are held in large rooms with hundreds of attendees. Presentation skill, educational qualification, and professional experience are major considerations in our evaluation of prospective presenters.
All materials must arrive by September 30. Applications that arrive after this date will not be considered. Please note, the classes at Education Week are not a venue to reference any of your own commercially available materials or promote your company or professional services.
Employment Standard Announcement—“The Church Educational System (CES) announces that 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” (News Release, “Church Educational System Announces Refinements to Employment Standards,” January 27, 2022). Therefore, applicants must have a current temple recommend before completing the application.
The application includes an ecclesiastical authorization and release, and an authorization for BYU to conduct a background check (a background check is required for instructors who plan to teach youth classes). Your ecclesiastical leader will be contacted regarding employment eligibility.
As we review the presenter and curriculum needs for the upcoming program, we will be happy to consider your application and proposed topics. Please note that we receive hundreds of applications and the review process is rather lengthy. We will reach out regarding your application status by February 2027. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you.
