Research Fellow - Law School - Constitutional Studies
About The Position
The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking a visiting Fellow in Constitutional Studies for a one-year term, 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. The role may also involve planning and hosting academic programming, such as conferences and speakers, or other work that strengthens prospects on the legal academic job market. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside 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 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, students, and integrating the restored gospel into teaching. New employees who are members of the Church must hold and 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.
- A 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.
- Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who are members.
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 renewed, continue developing scholarship and potentially teach and participate in the legal academic job market.
- May assist in planning and hosting academic programming, such as conferences and speakers, or other efforts that strengthen prospects on the legal academic job market.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
