OUR MISSION
The Brigham Young University School of Medicine is founded on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, the Master Healer, and guided by the doctrine and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We provide a spiritually grounded and scientifically rigorous education for physicians who will minister to God’s children throughout the world as healers, teachers, researchers, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ. We approach the practice of medicine as an opportunity to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to care for all people as fellow children of a loving God.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Job Title: School of Medicine - Part-Time Research & Global Health Faculty
Desired Start Date: August 1, 2026
Last Day to Apply: Thursday June 4, 2026 @ 11:59 pm (MDT)
Posting End Date: June 5, 2026
WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION
Job Summary:
The primary role of Research and Global Health facultyat the BYU School of Medicine (BYU MED)is to mentor medical students in spiritually grounded, scientifically rigorous global healthresearch Facultymaintainhigh‑impact research portfolios in areas of strategic importance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with an emphasis on addressing high-priority global health and humanitarian issues. Research and Global Health faculty willmodel ethical and participatory research practices, collaborate with localpartners, and supervise students during immersive global health fieldwork—all while exemplifying the Christ-like attributes of a disciple‑scholar.Research and Global Health Faculty are also expected tocontributesome effortto areasof teaching and citizenship(service)as assigned by their department chair
Duties and Expectations:
Mentor medical students throughout the longitudinal experiential learning research curriculum. Expectations for the number of students mentored will bedeterminedbased onthe percentage ofeffortallocatedto scholarship.
Teach students problem-solving and critical thinking, fundamental research skills, global health principles, bathed in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ
Facilitatehigh-qualitystudent research experience,includingmeaningful scholarly production
Apply participatory research principles to all partnerships, fostering equal co-creative relationships with partnersrepresentingthe populations their research intends to serve
Mayfacilitateglobal health-focused small group and case-based learning throughout the longitudinal curriculum
Will be expected to supervise studentsparticipatingin the Research and Global Health Immersive Experience at off-campus field work sites
Mayparticipateinresearchcouncils, scientific review boards, or committees
May serve in BYU MED research leadership positions if appointed
Demonstrate careful stewardship of internal research funding andseekmission-aligned external funding to support research
Mayparticipatein scholarship of application work for the Humanitarian Services or Missionary Medical departments of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Research and Global Health Faculty will belong to one of the two BYU MED Academic Departments. Under the direction of their Department Chair, full-time faculty will have other responsibilities within the School of Medicine,including teaching and citizenship(service)
WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE
Required Degree: MD, PhD, or equivalent degreepreferred; MPH or equivalent master's degreerequired. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Required Experience:
Alignment with and commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University (BYU) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Established record as an independent investigator leading productive, high-impact research, preferably in a global health-related field
Experience supervising students in research or in a global health setting
Experience leading global health or humanitarian initiatives
Sound understanding of global health and humanitarian principles
Preferred Experience:
Established relationships with community, academic, governmental, and/or non-governmental partners in international or underserved domestic locations
Experience working with humanitarian initiatives sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Familiarity with participatory research principles and/orimplementationsciencemethodology
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Please attach the following to your application:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below)
2-3 References
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 employees 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 doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
