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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking applicants for a one-year visiting Fellowship in Law, Religion, and Technology, 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 discussions of faculty works in progress, present their own scholarship to faculty, and develop a research agenda and scholarship. During the first year, the Fellow is expected to write and present at least one full-length law review article. Fellows whose terms are renewed will continue developing their scholarship and may teach and participate in the legal academic job market. During the fellowship, the Fellow may assist with academic programming, such as conferences and speakers, or other efforts that strengthen their prospects on the legal academic job market. The Fellow is expected to remain in residence at BYU Provo for the duration of 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.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
• 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 discussions of faculty scholarship in progress.
• Present the Fellow’s scholarship to faculty members.
• Develop a 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.
• 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.
• 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