Director of Medical Education Innovation

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

Posting End Date: November 19, 2026 

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 11:59 pm MST

Position Start Date: May 1, 2027

Job Summary:

The Director of Medical Education Innovation reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Academics and will provide strategic leadership to prepare future physicians to excel in an AI-enabled healthcare environment through a spiritually grounded, scientifically rigorous educational program. The school’s approach to innovation emphasizes using technology to strengthen—not diminish—human intelligence, agency, judgment, and relationships while advancing learning, independent clinical reasoning, and compassionate patient care. 

Working with school and university leaders, faculty, the Curriculum Committee, students, clinical partners, and academic and industry collaborators, the director will inform the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies across the MD curriculum, support faculty development, and advance educational scholarship and continuous improvement. This work will help prepare Christ-centered physicians who use technology skillfully and responsibly, preserve human dignity, alleviate suffering, and minister to God’s children throughout the world.

Required Degree: MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or comparable terminal degree in a field relevant to healthcare, education, technology, informatics, data science, or a related discipline. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Brigham Young University and the School of Medicine. 
• Minimum of 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 their 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. 
• Appointment to this position will require Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and the applicant will be expected to abide by the Church Education System Code of Conduct. 
• Preferred: Experience in medical education. 
• Preferred: Experience with curriculum design, faculty development, assessment, or educational quality improvement. 
• Preferred: Record of scholarship in medical education innovation, AI, or emerging technologies. 
• Preferred: Experience leading technology adoption, governance, or policy initiatives. 

Duties/Expectations: 

Strategic Leadership and Responsible Innovation 

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for medical education innovation and emerging technologies that advances the school’s mission and prepares graduates to excel in an AI-enabled healthcare environment. 

• Identify, evaluate, implement, assess, and promote the responsible use of innovations that strengthen learning, clinical reasoning, human intelligence, agency, judgement, and relationships. 

• Provide leadership and guidance regarding the educational, ethical, and professional implications of emerging technologies in medical education and clinical practice. 

Curriculum Integration 

• Collaboratively develop and support the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies throughout the MD curriculum, working closely with curriculum leaders, faculty, and students, and in alignment with the oversight and approval authority of the Curriculum Committee. 

• 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 help students develop the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed for technology-enabled clinical practice. 

Faculty Development 

• Develop faculty capabilities in technology-enhanced teaching, assessment, feedback, and learner development, in collaboration with the Office of Faculty. 

• Provide training, mentorship, and educational opportunities that prepare faculty to use emerging technologies skillfully, responsibly, and effectively. 

• Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning while helping educators become intentional, discerning, and effective users of emerging technologies. 

• Provide consultation and support to faculty as they evaluate, adopt, and integrate emerging technologies into their educational activities. 

Scholarship 

• Support educational research and innovation initiatives including within the clinical learning environment. 

• Assess the effectiveness of educational innovations and emerging technologies, disseminate findings through scholarly activities, and promote evidence-informed continuous improvement. 

• Contribute to the national conversation regarding medical education innovation and the responsible use of emerging technologies in learning and medical practice through scholarship, presentations, and professional engagement. 

Collaboration 

• Collaborate with school and university leadership, faculty, students, clinical partners, industry leaders, and external institutions to identify emerging opportunities, share effective practices, and advance innovation and educational excellence. 

• Provide leadership for projects, initiatives, and partnerships focused on emerging technologies and medical education innovation that advance educational excellence and the school's strategic priorities, while collaborating with academic, clinical, and external stakeholders. 

May be assigned additional responsibilities within the School of Medicine, including participation in teaching, curriculum review, committee service, and other institutional initiatives.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach the following to your faculty application:

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum vitae 

• Mission Alignment Statement 

• Statement describing your approach to medical education innovation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies 

• Contact information for 3-5 professional references

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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.