Job Title: 

Anatomy Thread Leader - School of Medicine

Posting End Date: December 2, 2025

Job Summary:

The Anatomy Thread Leader at the Brigham Young University (BYU) School of Medicine will serve as a core faculty member in the Department of Preparatory Learning and is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of anatomy education across the pre-clerkship curriculum. The Thread Leader will collaborate closely with the Director of Phase 1 Curriculum, Organ System Course Directors, and fellow anatomy faculty to ensure that anatomical sciences are fully integrated into all relevant components of Phase 1. This faculty member will also help to ensure high-quality cadaver-based instruction and effective use of anatomical resources. 

Required Degree: 

Doctoral degree (PhD, or equivalent) in anatomical sciences, medical education, or a related biomedical field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Experience: 

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience teaching anatomy in an integrated organ system-based medical curriculum  

• Familiarity with digital tools, 3D imaging, or ultrasound in anatomy education 

• Experience mentoring students in research or educational scholarship 

• Understanding of LCME accreditation standards related to anatomical sciences 

Duties/Expectations: 

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.