Research and Global Health Faculty

Job Title: School of Medicine - Research and Global Health Faculty

Full-time CFS Professional Faculty

Posting End Date: October 29, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date: April 1, 2026

Job Summary:

The primary role of Research and Global Health faculty at the BYU School of Medicine (BYU MED) is to mentor medical students in spiritually grounded, scientifically rigorous global health research. Faculty maintain high‑impact research portfolios in areas of strategic importance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with an emphasis on addressing high-priority global health and humanitarian issues. Research and Global Health faculty will model ethical and participatory research practices, collaborate with local partners, and supervise students during immersive global health fieldwork—all while exemplifying the Christ-like attributes of a disciple‑scholar. Research and Global Health Faculty are also expected to contribute some effort to areas of teaching and citizenship (service) as assigned by their department chair.

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

Experience: 

Required Experience:

• 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. 

Preferred Experience: 

• 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. 

Duties/Expectations: 

• Mentor medical students throughout the longitudinal experiential learning research curriculum. Expectations for the number of students mentored will be determined based on the percentage of effort allocated to scholarship. 
• Teach students problem-solving and critical thinking, fundamental research skills, and global health principles, bathed in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 
• Facilitate high-quality student research experience, including meaningful scholarly production. 
• Apply participatory research principles to all partnerships, fostering equal co-creative relationships with partners representing the populations their research intends to serve. 
• May facilitate global health-focused small group and case-based learning throughout the longitudinal curriculum. 
• Will be expected to 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 to support research. 
• 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. 
• Research and Global Health Faculty will belong to one of the two BYU MED Academic Departments. Under the direction of their Department Chair, full-time faculty will have other responsibilities within the School of Medicine, including teaching and citizenship (service).

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Mission Alignment Statement, and contact information for 3-5 professional references to the faculty application.

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.