Research Fellow - Law School - Constitutional Studies

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University seeks a Research Fellow in Constitutional Studies for a one-year visiting fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year terms. The Fellow will participate fully in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Law School, attend regular faculty works-in-progress discussions, present their 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. Throughout the fellowship, the Fellow may help plan and host academic programming, including conferences and speakers, or assist with other efforts to strengthen their prospects on the legal academic job market. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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 scholarship to faculty members.
• Develop an independent research agenda and scholarship.
• Write and present at least one full-length law review article during the first year.
• If the fellowship is renewed, continue developing scholarship and potentially teach while pursuing the legal academic job market.
• May assist in planning and hosting academic programming, such as conferences and speakers, or contribute to other efforts that strengthen prospects on the legal academic job market.

What This Job Offers

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