School of Medicine - Part-Time Faculty - Co-Course Director--Organ System: Microbes and Immunity
Brigham Young UniversityAbout the role
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 Faculty - Co-Course Director--Organ System: Microbes and Immunity
Desired Start Date: January 4, 2027
Last Day to Apply: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, @ 11:59 pm (MDT)
Posting End Date: September 3, 2026
WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION
Job Summary: The Co-Course Director for the Microbes and Immunity Organ System course will assist the Course Director in the design, delivery, and coordination of the course introducing students to immunologic principles, microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, hematology and principles of oncology. The Co-Course Director will integrate clinical perspectives with foundational science and collaborate across disciplines to enhance teaching throughout the course. This position is expected to require approximately 30% effort (.3 FTE).
Duties and Expectations:
Provide clinical insight and instruction for sessions related to microbiology, immunology, hematology, and oncology.
Facilitate learning activities and small group discussions related to said topics.
Support student learning through patient cases, simulations, and relevant medical conditions.
Support development of assessments and grading rubrics.
Collaborate with the Course Director and thread leaders to ensure alignment with curricular goals and standards.
May be assigned additional responsibilities within the School of Medicine, including course development, curriculum review, committee service, and other institutional initiatives.
WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE
Required Degree: MD, DO, or equivalent clinical degree with relevant specialty training. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Required Experience:
Expertise in course-relevant content areas and a commitment to medical education.
Alignment with and commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Preferred Experience:
Experience teaching medical students or residents in clinical or academic settings.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Please attach the following to your application:
Updated Curriculum-Vitae
Cover Letter
Mission Alignment Statement
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
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