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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 - Clerkship Director, Psychiatry

Desired Start Date: August 1, 2026

Last Day to Apply: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 11:59 pm (MDT)

Posting End Date: June 25, 2026

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION

Job Summary:

The Clerkship Director for Psychiatry provides academic leadership, oversight, and continuous quality improvement for the required Phase 2 clerkship in Psychiatry within the BYU School of Medicine (BYU MED). This individual ensures the delivery of a Christ-centered, evidence-based clinical learning experience that meets LCME standards, upholds institutional values, and prepares students for compassionate, competent, and spiritually grounded medical practice.

This position has three distinct phases.

Phase 1: From now to the matriculation of the first school of medicine class, the role will focus on developing clerkship curriculum as a member of the Phase 2 working group. This is expected to require approximately 10% effort (0.1 FTE) and may be compensated on a contracted/stipend basis.

Phase 2: From the matriculation of the first class until the start of Phase 2 Clerkships (~14 months), the focus will shift to recruitment, faculty development, and preparation of all resources needed for the clerkship. This includes working with our clinical affiliates to develop the training environment, call rooms if needed, study and charting spaces. It also includes working with the curriculum committee and Phase 2 Director to develop didactic materials, required clinical experiences, and evaluate and improve the curriculum. This phase is expected to require approximately 20% effort (0.2 FTE) and will be compensated at the appropriate part-time rate.

Phase 3: Once the students begin the clerkship, the role will focus on running the clerkship. This phase is expected to require approximately 40% effort (0.4 FTE) and will be compensated at the appropriate part-time rate.

The Clerkship Director collaborates closely with clinical affiliated institution leaders and staff, site directors, preceptors, and BYU MED leadership to ensure consistency, fairness, and excellence across all training environments.

Duties and Expectations:

1. Leadership & Administration
2. Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Psychiatry clerkship across all clinical sites.
3. Maintain compliance with LCME standards related to clerkship design, supervision, assessment, and student experience.
4. Lead annual clerkship review processes and implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.

5. Coordinate with the Associate Dean of Curriculum (ADC), Phase 2 Director, and curriculum committees.

6. Curriculum Design & Oversight

7. Under the direction of the Curriculum Committee, develop, review, and update clerkship goals, learning objectives, instructional activities, syllabi, and required clinical experiences.
8. Ensure alignment with BYU MED competencies, Medical Education Program Objectives (MEPOs), and mission-centered outcomes.
9. Provide clear expectations for students and preceptors.

10. Assist in the creation of student evaluations for the clerkship.

11. Student Assessment & Evaluation

12. Oversee assessment tools including direct observation, narrative evaluations, workplace-based assessments, OSCEs, and exams.
13. Ensure fairness, transparency, and reliability in grading.
14. Provide timely feedback and identify students in difficulty and refer students to the Office of Student Progress.

15. Participate in remediation efforts and decisions.

16. Faculty & Preceptor Development

17. Orient and support preceptors across clerkship sites.
18. Coordinate ongoing faculty development with the BYU MED Director of Faculty Development, and other school leaders focused on teaching, assessment, and Christlike mentorship.

19. Work with their specialty Associate Chair to recruit, train, and evaluate faculty/preceptors involved in the clerkship teaching.

20. Site Coordination & Clinical Partnerships

21. Maintain regular communication with site directors and partners.
22. Oversee equitable distribution of patient encounters and procedures.
23. Ensure all sites meet BYU MED expectations for learning environment and student safety.

24. Assist with preceptor and site recruitment and retention.

25. Learning Environment & Student Experience

26. Promote belonging, clinical excellence, spiritual growth, and professionalism.
27. Monitor workloads, duty hours, and mistreatment concerns.

28. Serve as a mentor and primary faculty contact during the specialty rotation.

29. Scholarly & Institutional Contributions

30. Participate in BYU MED committees and mission initiatives.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE

Required Degree: MD or DO degree and board certification in Psychiatry. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Qualifications:

- Eligibility for Utah medical licensure.
- Active clinical practice with a BYU MED clinical affiliate within 50 miles of BYU campus.
- Commitment to education and mentorship.
- Ability to support BYU and Church standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Teaching or clerkship leadership experience.
- Experience in curriculum development or faculty development.
- Experience in distributed clinical education.
- Educational scholarship or QI experience.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

Please attach the following to your application:

- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below)
- 2-3 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.