School of Medicine - Part-Time Clinical Faculty - Associate Chair, Neurology

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This 0.2 FTE part-time clinical faculty leadership appointment serves as the academic and administrative leader for Neurology within the Department of Preventative and Restorative Care at the Brigham Young University School of Medicine. In partnership with the Department Chair and clinical faculty, the Associate Chair develops, implements, and continuously improves educational and scholarly activities within the division. The role supports faculty recruitment, mentoring, instructional excellence, curriculum design and evaluation, student assessment, and faculty professional development and recognition, in alignment with institutional standards, accreditation expectations, and the School of Medicine’s mission and strategic priorities.

The position’s desired start date is February 1, 2027. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Appointment requires Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and the candidate is expected to abide by the Church Education System Code of Conduct. Employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards; members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree completed by the start date.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology or an appropriate Neurology subspecialty.
• Academic or clinical leadership experience in medical education, faculty development, curriculum delivery, assessment, or related areas.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, or other health-professions learners.
• Experience mentoring medical education faculty, supporting scholarly activity, and assisting with professional advancement.
• Commitment to the mission of Brigham Young University and the School of Medicine, including mission-aligned service, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement is required for appointment; the applicant is expected to abide by the Church Education System Code of Conduct.
• Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Employees are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards; LDS Church members must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Department Chair and Director of Phase 2 Curriculum to recruit, develop, and retain qualified, mission-aligned Neurology faculty.
• Mentor and support faculty in teaching, assessment, academic advancement, scholarship, and professional development.
• Coordinate and support delivery of Neurology educational content for pre-clerkship, clerkship, advanced clinical experiences, and longitudinal clinical experiences.
• Participate in and help train faculty to provide timely, high-quality student assessments and narrative evaluations in alignment with institutional expectations.
• Participate in generating departmental letters of recommendation, including chair letters, for students applying to residency.
• Coordinate with the specialty clerkship director on continuous improvement, including course and clerkship reviews and responses to student feedback.
• Represent the division in departmental and institutional committees, workgroups, accreditation activities, and other assignments as requested.
• Promote a spiritually grounded, scientifically rigorous, and learner-centered educational environment consistent with the School of Medicine’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree