School of Medicine - Director of Medical Education Innovation, Full-time CFS Professional Faculty

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

About The Position

The Director of Medical Education Innovation provides strategic leadership to prepare future physicians to excel in an AI-enabled healthcare environment through a spiritually grounded, scientifically rigorous educational program. The role promotes the responsible use of technology to strengthen—not diminish—human intelligence, agency, judgment, and relationships while advancing learning, independent clinical reasoning, and compassionate patient care. The director works with school and university leaders, faculty, the Curriculum Committee, students, clinical partners, and academic and industry collaborators to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies across the MD curriculum, support faculty development, and advance educational scholarship and continuous improvement. The work supports the preparation of Christ-centered physicians who use technology skillfully and responsibly, preserve human dignity, alleviate suffering, and minister to people throughout the world. The position reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Academics. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Appointment requires Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and the applicant is expected to abide by the Church Education System Code of Conduct. Faculty must also abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions.

Requirements

MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or comparable terminal degree in a field relevant to healthcare, education, technology, informatics, data science, or a related discipline; the degree must be completed by the position start date.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Brigham Young University and the School of Medicine.
At least five years of relevant professional experience advancing innovation in healthcare, technology, higher education, research, or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including educational, clinical, and research applications, limitations, risks, and ethical implications.
Experience integrating AI or emerging technologies into medical, clinical, higher education, or related settings.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic and clinical environments.
Ecclesiastical Endorsement is required for appointment, and 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.
Faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical education.
Experience with curriculum design, faculty development, assessment, or educational quality improvement.
A record of scholarship in medical education innovation, AI, or emerging technologies.
Experience leading technology adoption, governance, or policy initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive strategy for medical education innovation and emerging technologies that advances the school’s mission and prepares graduates for AI-enabled healthcare.
Identify, evaluate, implement, assess, and promote responsible innovations that strengthen learning, clinical reasoning, human intelligence, agency, judgment, and relationships.
Provide leadership and guidance on the educational, ethical, and professional implications of emerging technologies in medical education and clinical practice.
Collaboratively develop and support the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies throughout the MD curriculum, in alignment with the Curriculum Committee’s oversight and approval authority.
Identify opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and clinical preparation through appropriate use of emerging technologies.
Participate in curriculum planning, development, teaching, and assessment to prepare students for technology-enabled clinical practice.
Develop faculty capabilities in technology-enhanced teaching, assessment, feedback, and learner development in collaboration with the Office of Faculty.
Provide faculty training, mentorship, educational opportunities, consultation, and support for evaluating and integrating emerging technologies.
Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning, helping educators use emerging technologies intentionally and effectively.
Support educational research and innovation initiatives, including in the clinical learning environment.
Assess educational innovations and emerging technologies, disseminate findings through scholarly activities, and promote evidence-informed continuous improvement.
Contribute to national discussion of medical education innovation and responsible use of emerging technologies through scholarship, presentations, and professional engagement.
Collaborate with school and university leadership, faculty, students, clinical partners, industry leaders, and external institutions to identify opportunities, share effective practices, and advance educational excellence.
Lead projects, initiatives, and partnerships focused on emerging technologies and medical education innovation that advance educational excellence and strategic priorities.
Undertake additional School of Medicine responsibilities as assigned, potentially including teaching, curriculum review, committee service, and other institutional initiatives.