"Course Director: Skin and Musculoskeletal - School of Medicine"

Course Director: Skin and Musculoskeletal - School of Medicine

Company: Brigham Young University

Job Location: Provo, UT

Category: Physicians

Type: Full-Time

Job Title: Course Director: Skin and Musculoskeletal - School of Medicine

Posting End Date: October 1, 2025

Note: Last day to apply is Tuesday, September 30, 2025 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: January 15, 2026

Position Overview: The BYU School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time position as Course Director for Organ System 1 - Skin and Musculoskeletal. This foundational Phase 1 course introduces students to the structural and functional organization of the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems, including mechanisms of injury, pain, repair, and dysfunction.

The Course Director will lead the design, delivery, and integration of this interdisciplinary course, collaborating with faculty in anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, radiology, and clinical sciences. The ideal candidate is a basic scientist with a background in musculoskeletal anatomy and a strong record of teaching medical students, with a demonstrated interest in student-centered, case-based, and clinically integrated instruction.

Required Degree: PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, or a related biomedical science. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong record of teaching musculoskeletal anatomy in undergraduate medical education (UME) settings
• Understanding of structure-function relationships, injury mechanisms, and common musculoskeletal pathologies
• Experience using student-centered and active learning methodologies (e.g., team-based learning, flipped classroom, clinical cases)
• 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 Qualifications:

• Background in biomechanics, kinesiology, physical medicine, or orthopedics
• Clinical experience or translational knowledge of musculoskeletal injury and repair
• Demonstrated scholarship in medical education or musculoskeletal science
• Experience with cross-disciplinary curriculum integration and course coordination
• Familiarity with medical education technology (e.g., ultrasound, radiologic imaging, digital dissection tools)

Duties/Expectations:

Teaching and Instruction:

• Teach foundational concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy and skin/soft tissue physiology using a variety of instructional methods
• Facilitate large and small group learning experiences, including labs, dissection/prosection, and integrated imaging
• Use clinical cases and applied anatomy to enhance student understanding of structure and function
• Provide mentoring and academic support to medical students

Administrative Leadership:

• Oversee course planning, session sequencing, and instructional alignment with school-wide curricular goals
• Coordinate with faculty content experts and clinicians to ensure high-quality delivery of integrated topics
• Manage course logistics, calendars, materials, assessments, and quality improvement processes in collaboration with the Office of Medical Education

Scholarship and Educational Innovation:

• Contribute to educational scholarship related to musculoskeletal science or curriculum development
• Present at professional meetings and publish in peer-reviewed venues
• Innovate teaching practices using evidence-based methods and relevant technologies

Service and Outreach:

• Serve on curriculum committees and contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives
• Engage in faculty development activities and foster collaboration across disciplines
• Represent the course and school in student and community engagement efforts

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, contact information for 3-5 professional references and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

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

Mission Alignment Statement: 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).

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.