School of Medicine - Part-Time Faculty - Research & Global Health

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brigham Young University School of Medicine (BYU MED) is seeking Part-Time Faculty in Research & Global Health. The primary role is to mentor medical students in spiritually grounded, scientifically rigorous global health research. Faculty are expected to maintain high-impact research portfolios in areas of strategic importance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, focusing on global health and humanitarian issues. This includes modeling ethical research practices, collaborating with local partners, and supervising students during immersive global health fieldwork, all while exemplifying the attributes of a disciple-scholar. Faculty will also contribute to teaching and service as assigned by their department chair.

Requirements

MD, PhD, or equivalent degree preferred; MPH or equivalent master's degree required. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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/or implementation science methodology.
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.

Responsibilities

Mentor medical students throughout the longitudinal experiential learning research curriculum.
Teach students problem-solving, critical thinking, fundamental research skills, and global health principles, "bathed in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
Facilitate high-quality student research experiences, including meaningful scholarly production.
Apply participatory research principles to all partnerships, fostering equal co-creative relationships.
May facilitate global health-focused small group and case-based learning.
Supervise students participating in the Research and Global Health Immersive Experience at off-campus fieldwork sites.
May participate in research councils, scientific review boards, or committees.
May serve in BYU MED research leadership positions if appointed.
Demonstrate careful stewardship of internal research funding and seek mission-aligned external funding.
May participate in scholarship of application work for the Humanitarian Services or Missionary Medical departments of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Contribute some effort to areas of teaching and citizenship (service) as assigned by their department chair.