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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham Young University School of Medicine (BYU MED) is seeking a Part-Time Research & Global Health Faculty member. This role focuses on mentoring medical students in global health research, maintaining high-impact research portfolios aligned with the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and addressing global health and humanitarian issues. The faculty member will model ethical research practices, collaborate with local partners, and supervise students during fieldwork, all while embodying Christ-like attributes. Contributions to teaching and citizenship (service) are also expected as assigned by the department chair.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or equivalent degree preferred; MPH or equivalent master's degree required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor medical students throughout the longitudinal experiential learning research curriculum.
• Teach students problem-solving, critical thinking, fundamental research skills, and global health principles, integrating the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Facilitate high-quality student research experiences, including 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 field work 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level