Law School - Research Fellow

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University seeks a visiting Research Fellow for an initial one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year terms. The Fellow will participate fully in the Law School’s intellectual and spiritual life, attend regular faculty works-in-progress discussions, present their own scholarship to faculty, and develop an independent research agenda. During the first year, the Fellow is expected to write and present at least one full-length law review article. If renewed, the Fellow will continue developing scholarship and may teach and participate in the legal academic job market. Fellows must remain in residence at BYU Provo throughout the fellowship; relocation to or residence in Utah is required for the duration of employment.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, research agenda, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address the applicant’s relationship to BYU’s mission, with instructions tailored to members and nonmembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New employees who are members of that church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All faculty must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church are preferred. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• JD or PhD in a related field, completed by the position start date.
• Demonstrated interest in becoming a law professor.
• Record of strong legal research and writing skills.
• Outstanding academic and professional background.
• Commitment to producing influential and enduring scholarship.
• Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are new employees must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All faculty must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Law School.
• Attend regular works-in-progress discussions on faculty scholarship.
• Present the Fellow’s own scholarship to faculty members.
• Develop an independent research agenda and scholarship.
• During the first year, write and present at least one full-length law review article.
• If renewed, continue developing scholarship and potentially teach and participate in the legal academic job market.
• Remain in residence at BYU Provo for the duration of the fellowship.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree