Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice

Founded in 1973, the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU Law) has grown into one of the nation's leading law schools. Boasting an expert faculty and strong student body, the Law School provides an exceptional "education grounded in legal theory, enhanced by experiential learning, and enlightened by the laws of God." (BYU Law Educational Objectives). Dedicated to educating the whole person, BYU Law seeks to "develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor." (BYU Law Mission Statement).

At BYU Law, we prepare students for meaningful careers and contributions to our society. We afford students opportunities to develop leadership, transactional, and litigation skills. We equip students with cross-cultural competence, preparing them to engage and communicate effectively. We inspire students to acquire and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, civility, and ethics. And we embrace a whole-building approach, engaging every member of the BYU Law community in developing the professional competencies, character, and diversity of our student's gifts.

The Adjunct Faculty Member reports to the Law School's Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum. Some of the responsibilities of this role are: 

• →Co-teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice, a hands-on course exploring the practical use of artificial intelligence in modern legal practice, including AI-assisted research and drafting, document analysis, knowledge systems, AI agents, and workflow automation.
• →Help students understand how to evaluate and responsibly deploy AI tools, with particular attention to accuracy, confidentiality, security, professional responsibility, human oversight, and practical business considerations.
• →Guide students through hands-on exercises and a capstone project involving the design and evaluation of an AI-enabled legal workflow or service.
• →Provide reasonable availability outside of class to address student questions.
• →The adjunct faculty member will not be expected to attend department meetings.
• →Class time will be determined based on the applicant's schedule and Law School needs.

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.