Law School - Research Fellow

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University seeks applicants for a one-year visiting fellowship, renewable 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 works-in-progress discussions on faculty scholarship, present their own scholarship to faculty members, and develop a research agenda and scholarly work. 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 their scholarship and may teach while pursuing opportunities on the legal academic job market. Fellows must remain in residence at BYU Provo for the duration of the fellowship; the position requires relocating to and/or residing in Utah 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 commitment to BYU’s mission and AIMS of a BYU Education, or, for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the specified commitments to the Church, faith-building, and teaching in the context of the restored gospel. New employees who are Church members must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Faculty must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church.

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.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, research agenda, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement.
• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be worthy to hold a current temple recommend as a new employee.
• Faculty members must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

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 own scholarship to faculty members.
• Develop the Fellow’s research agenda and scholarship.
• During the first year, write and present at least one full-length law review article.
• If the fellowship is renewed, continue developing scholarship and potentially teach while pursuing 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 within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
• 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