Anatomy Thread Leader

Job Title:

Anatomy Thread Leader - School of Medicine

Posting End Date: December 2 , 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: March 15, 2026

Job Summary:

The Anatomy Thread Leader at the Brigham Young University (BYU) School of Medicine will serve as a core faculty member in the Department of Preparatory Learning and is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of anatomy education across the pre-clerkship curriculum. The Thread Leader will collaborate closely with the Director of Phase 1 Curriculum, Organ System Course Directors, and fellow anatomy faculty to ensure that anatomical sciences are fully integrated into all relevant components of Phase 1. This faculty member will also help to ensure high-quality cadaver-based instruction and effective use of anatomical resources.

Required Degree:

Doctoral degree (PhD, or equivalent) in anatomical sciences, medical education, or a related biomedical field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching human anatomy with cadaveric experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with basic scientists and clinicians in a multidisciplinary curriculum
• Demonstrated experience in research and scholarly activities related to anatomy, medical education, or related areas
• 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 anatomy in an integrated organ system-based medical curriculum
• Familiarity with digital tools, 3D imaging, or ultrasound in anatomy education
• Experience mentoring students in research or educational scholarship
• Understanding of LCME accreditation standards related to anatomical sciences

Duties/Expectations:

• Curricul um integration and teaching
• Coordinate with course directors to embed anatomical learning objectives across all applicable Phase 1 courses
• Deliver lectures, small-group instruction, and dissection lab sessions
• Serve as a content expert and liaison for anatomy-related content in the curriculum
• Collaborate on cadaveric dissection and related lab instruction
• Advise and support students in their academic development as appropriate
• Collaboration and curriculum development
• Support the Director of Phase 1 Curriculum and Director of Anatomy Lab in planning and refining anatomy education
• Design anatomy-related assessments
• Participate in course and thread evaluation and curricular review processes
• Assist in developing new tools and approaches for teaching anatomy
• Service and scholarship
• Participate in School of Medicine committees and curriculum governance
• Contribute to scholarly activities related to medical education, anatomy, or clinical application
• Mentor medical students in research and educational service
• Engage in additional School of Medicine responsibilities, including committee work, faculty development, or administrative support as needed
• May be assigned additional responsibilities within the School of Medicine, including participation in teachi ng, curriculum review, committee service, and other institutional initiatives

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, 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.