School of Medicine - Full-time Faculty - Course Director: Phase 2 Global Health, Research, & Medical Practice

Job Title: School of Medicine - Full-time Faculty - Course Director: Phase 2 Global Health, Research, & Medical Practice

Posting End Date: May 4, 2026

Position Start Date: September 1, 2027

Job Summary:

The Course Director for the Phase 2 Global Health, Research, and Medical Practice (GHRMP2) course will play a central role in shaping a distinctive global health and humanitarian service model for medical education at the Brigham Young University School of Medicine (BYU MED). The GHRMP2 course will build on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students developed in the Phase 1 clinical medicine and global health longitudinal courses and supplement the clinical experience of clerkships in Phase 2 of the MD program. The GHRMP2 course director will oversee didactic and applied instruction in core global health and humanitarian principles; clinical skills, communication, and decision making; and principles of Christ-centered care. The course will emphasize case-based learning, learning laboratories, and simulation-based education. The GHRMP2 Course Director will not be responsible for the experiential research component of this longitudinal course; this will be the purview of a research-focused co-course director.

Required Degree: 

• MD, DO, DNP, MBBS (The required degree must be completed by the start date)

• See below for required clinical experience

Experience: 

Required Experience:

• Alignment with and commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Significant clinical experience in the practice of medicine

• Demonstrated experience teaching in a medical education environment

• Strong real-world background in global health or humanitarian service

• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work in interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with simulation-based medical education and standardized patient programs

• Track record of scholarship in medical education and/or global health

Duties/Expectations: 

• Design and deliver the longitudinal Global Health, Research, and Medical Practice course in Phase 2.

• Collaborate with the Associate Deans of Curriculum, Global Health & Humanitarian Service, and Research as well as the course directors of the other longitudinal courses to design and implement a cohesive curriculum in global health and humanitarian service spanning all three phases and culminating in the Global Health Immersion.

• Contribute to simulation-based education and standardized patient encounters.

• Support student professional identity formation and foster Christ-centered care.

• Mentor and advise students in their academic and professional development.

• Participate in curriculum improvement processes and LCME accreditation activities.

• Under the direction of the Department Chair, faculty will also have responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and citizenship (service).

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.