OUR MISSION

The Brigham Young University School of Medicine is founded on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, the Master Healer, and guided by the doctrine and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We provide a spiritually grounded and scientifically rigorous education for physicians who will minister to God’s children throughout the world as healers, teachers, researchers, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ. We approach the practice of medicine as an opportunity to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to care for all people as fellow children of a loving God.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Job Title: School of Medicine - Part-Time Clinical Faculty - Associate Chair, Surgery

Desired Start Date: November 1, 2026

Last Day to Apply: September 22, 2026, @ 11:59 pm (MT)

Posting End Date:  September 23, 2026

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION

Job Summary: This 0.2 FTE part-time clinical faculty leadership appointment serves as the academic and administrative leader for Surgery within the Department of Preventative and Restorative Care at the Brigham Young University School of Medicine. In close 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 mission and strategic priorities of the School of Medicine.

Duties and Expectations:

Collaborate with the Department Chair and the Director ofPhase 2 Curriculumto recruit, develop, and retain qualified, mission-aligned faculty for Surgery.
Mentor and support faculty in teaching, assessment, academic advancement, scholarship, and professional development.
Coordinate and support delivery of educational content for pre-clerkship, clerkship, advanced clinical experiences, and longitudinal clinical experiences in Surgery.
Participate and help train faculty to provide timely, high-quality student assessments and narrative evaluations in alignment with institutional expectations.
Participate in the generation of departmental letters of recommendation, including chair letters, for students applying to residency.
Coordinate with the specialty clerkship director in the continuous improvement processes, 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 mission of the School of Medicine.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE

Required Degree: MD, DO.The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Board certification or eligibility in Surgery or an appropriate Surgery 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, andassisting with professional advancement.
Commitment to the mission of Brigham Young University and the School of Medicine, including mission-aligned service, professionalism, and collaboration.
Appointment to this position will require Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and the applicant will be expected to abideby the Church Education System Code of Conduct.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Updated Curriculum-Vitae
Cover Letter
Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below)
Contact Information for 2-3 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 employees 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 doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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