Law School - Research Fellow- Law, Religion, and Technology

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking a visiting Research Fellow in Law, Religion, and Technology. The fellowship is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year terms. The Fellow will participate in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Law School, attend 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 pursue opportunities on the legal academic job market. The Fellow may also 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. Fellows are expected to remain in residence at BYU Provo throughout the fellowship. 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 and pursue the legal academic job market.
• Potentially assist in planning and hosting academic programming, such as conferences and speakers, or otherwise support prospects on the legal academic job market.
• Remain in residence at BYU Provo for the duration of the fellowship.

What This Job Offers

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