Law Adjunct Faculty - Healthcare Fraud

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

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: Teach a course on Healthcare Fraud : This course provides students with an in-depth examination of the legal framework governing fraud and abuse in the U.S. healthcare system. Students will explore the statutory and regulatory landscape, with particular emphasis on the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law), the False Claims Act, and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. This course will analyze how these laws impact different stakeholders operating within the healthcare system and will do so by studying relevant statutes, regulations, agency interpretations, case law, enforcement actions, and compliance scenarios. Students will gain practical insights into risk mitigation techniques, regulatory interpretation, and the role of whistleblower litigation as a government enforcement tool. 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

Required Degree: JD required.
Required degree must be completed by the start date.
Must be an active member of the Utah Bar.
Experience: The applicant must have knowledge of the topic and significant teaching experience.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
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.
The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others
BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

Teach a course on Healthcare Fraud : This course provides students with an in-depth examination of the legal framework governing fraud and abuse in the U.S. healthcare system. Students will explore the statutory and regulatory landscape, with particular emphasis on the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law), the False Claims Act, and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. This course will analyze how these laws impact different stakeholders operating within the healthcare system and will do so by studying relevant statutes, regulations, agency interpretations, case law, enforcement actions, and compliance scenarios. Students will gain practical insights into risk mitigation techniques, regulatory interpretation, and the role of whistleblower litigation as a government enforcement tool.
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.

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