Mormon Scholars in

the Humanities

Board Openings

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We have two openings on our board: Vice President and Executive Publicity Officer.  Please apply, and tell others to apply! Serving on the MSH board is a rare opportunity to shape our gatherings and connect with a thriving community of scholars. 

Executive Publicity Officer (2026-2029)

 

The Mormon Scholars in the Humanities (MSH), founded almost twenty years ago in 2007, is an independent scholarly community that supports faith-lit humanities scholarship. The MSH Executive Board now seeks a dynamic Executive Publicity Officer, a position that receives a modest annual payment of $250 a year for about two or three hours per month, peaking in the annual May conference. Summers are off. 

The successful candidate will receive the following:

 

1. The Executive Publicity Officer position on the MSH Board with a renewable three-year term (Fall 2026-Summer 2029) with entrepreneurial autonomy over all MSH publicity matters.
2. A modest annual stipend subject to (the otherwise volunteer) MSH Executive approval. 

3. Covered MSH conference fees during their term of service.
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
 

• Overseeing all publicity and outward facing communication efforts for the Executive Board. This may include website management, email crafting, poster development, & related social media efforts. 

• Aiming to sustain and improve the MSH Executive’s vision for faith-lit humanistic scholarship.

• Participating, whenever available, in brief monthly MSH Executive Zoom meetings.

• Welcoming and responding to brief annual performance reviews.

 

To apply by 10 July 2026, please email MSH President Benjamin Peters (bjpeters@gmail.com), MSH Executive Secretary Hillary Bowler Davis (hbdavis.byu@gmail.com), and admin@mormonscholars.net, with the subject line “MSH Executive Publicity Officer” the following details bundled as a single .pdf:

1. A brief statement of your interest in the position.

2. Your resume or CV with evidence of relevant experience.

 

The timeline follows:

A. Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

B. The application deadline for full consideration is July 10, 2026.

C. The successful candidate will be contacted soon thereafter for a Zoom or call interview in July 2026.  

D. The term of the successful candidate will be announced by August 2026, in time for training and onboarding before an anticipated start in the Fall 2026.

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Vice President (2026-2029)

 

The Mormon Scholars in the Humanities (MSH), founded almost twenty years ago in 2007, is an independent scholarly community that supports faith-lit humanities scholarship. The MSH Executive Board now seeks a dynamic new Vice President, a position that, directly alongside the President and another Vice President, helps lead the scholarly organization with about two or three hours per month, peaking in the annual May conference. Summers are off. 

The successful candidate will receive the following:

1. The Vice President position on the MSH Board with a renewable three-year term (Fall 2026-Summer 2029) with the charge of supporting the scholarly mission of the organization.
2. Covered MSH conference fees during their term of service.
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

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A. Supporting the Board in overseeing and leading all scholarly efforts of the organization. This may include drafting calls for papers, planning future conferences, developing programs, and other questions that may arise. While a doctorate is not required, it is desired that the successful candidate have experience conducting scholarship at the doctoral level. 
B. Aiming to sustain and improve the MSH vision for faith-lit humanistic scholarship.

C. Participating, whenever available, in brief monthly MSH Executive Zoom meetings.

D. Welcoming and responding to brief annual performance reviews.

 

To apply by 10 July 2026, please email MSH President Benjamin Peters (bjpeters@gmail.com), Executive Secretary Hillary Bowler Davis (hbdavis.byu@gmail.com), and admin@mormonscholars.net, with the subject line “MSH Vice President” the following details bundled as a single .pdf:

1. A brief statement of your interest in the position.

2. Your CV or resume with evidence of relevant experience.

 

The timeline follows:
 

A. Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

B. The application deadline for full consideration is July 10, 2026.

C. The successful candidate will be contacted soon thereafter for a Zoom or call interview in July 2026.  

D. The term of the successful candidate will be announced by August 2026, in time for training and onboarding before an anticipated start in the Fall 2026.