Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU Law) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Member to co-teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice. This hands-on course will explore the practical use of artificial intelligence in modern legal practice, covering areas such as AI-assisted research and drafting, document analysis, knowledge systems, AI agents, and workflow automation. The role involves guiding students in evaluating and responsibly deploying AI tools, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, security, professional responsibility, human oversight, and practical business considerations. Students will engage in hands-on exercises and a capstone project to design and evaluate an AI-enabled legal workflow or service. The adjunct faculty member will provide reasonable availability for student questions outside of class. Class time will be determined based on the applicant's schedule and Law School needs. The adjunct faculty member will report to the Law School's Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum and will not be expected to attend department meetings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (JD preferred but not required).
• Required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Significant professional experience with artificial intelligence, technology, legal practice, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise relevant to the practical adoption and use of AI.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience with generative AI, AI-enabled workflows, agents, automation, or related technologies.
• Experience implementing or advising on AI adoption in professional or enterprise settings.
• Experience teaching, training, or explaining technical concepts to professional audiences.
• Familiarity with the legal, ethical, confidentiality, security, and organizational considerations surrounding AI use.
• Legal practice, legal technology, or experience working with lawyers or other professional-service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice, a hands-on course exploring the practical use of artificial intelligence in modern legal practice, including AI-assisted research and drafting, document analysis, knowledge systems, AI agents, and workflow automation.
• Help students understand how to evaluate and responsibly deploy AI tools, with particular attention to accuracy, confidentiality, security, professional responsibility, human oversight, and practical business considerations.
• Guide students through hands-on exercises and a capstone project involving the design and evaluation of an AI-enabled legal workflow or service.
• Provide reasonable availability outside of class to address student questions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level