Law Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Prosecution & Defense Clinical Alliance

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

15d

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty Member reports to the Law School's Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum. Some of the responsibilities of this role are: Co-teach a course on Criminal Prosecution & Defense: Live-client interactions under the supervision of seasoned practitioners. Emphasis on the development of professional skills, including legal research and writing, counseling, interviewing, negotiation, mediation, and problem solving. Students can expect to spend time in court prosecuting or defending cases, representing clients, and, if circumstances permit, handling evidentiary hearings and trials. Students completing this course will be prepared to take an entry level position at a public defender's or prosecutor's office with little additional training. The adjunct faculty member will not be asked to attend department meetings. She or he will be expected to spend some time outside of class to address questions related to the class. Time taught to be determined by the applicant's schedule.

Requirements

• JD required. Required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Must be an active member of the Utah Bar.
• The applicant must have knowledge of the topic and significant teaching experience.
• Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.
• This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach a course on Criminal Prosecution & Defense
• Live-client interactions under the supervision of seasoned practitioners
• Emphasis on the development of professional skills, including legal research and writing, counseling, interviewing, negotiation, mediation, and problem solving
• Spend time outside of class to address questions related to the class

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees