Job Title: 

Foundational Sciences Medical Educator - BYU School of Medicine

Job Summary:

A Foundational Sciences Medical Educator at the Brigham Young University School of Medicine will teach across the pre-clerkship medical curriculum and contribute to a Christ-centered, collaborative learning environment that fosters student growth intellectually, spiritually, and professionally. This individual will serve as a faculty member in the Department of Preparatory Learning, and will teach one or more pre-clinical courses in the School of Medicine. This role will involve curriculum development, student mentoring, active participation in scholarship, and service to the institution.

Posting End Date: November 2, 2025

Required Degree: 

PhD, or equivalent terminal degree, in anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Experience in teaching, curriculum development, and/or research in one or more of the following fields: anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and neuroscience.
• Commitment to evidence-based, learner-centered instruction and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Potential for scholarly activity and commitment to educational innovation.
• 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.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Teach medical students across the pre-clerkship curriculum using diverse instructional methods, including problem-based learning, team-based learning, case-based learning, and other active learning approaches.
• Develop, coordinate, integrate, deliver, and assess curricular materials in collaboration with other faculty.
• Mentor and advise medical students on academic, curricular, and career development matters.
• Facilitate student engagement in scholarly work, evidence-based medicine, and capstone projects.
• Participate in the clinical curriculum as opportunities arise.
• Contribute to institutional service through committee membership, faculty governance, and other duties as assigned.

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 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). 

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.