Research Fellow - Law School - Constitutional Studies

Job Title: Research Fellow - Law School - Constitutional Studies

Posting Close Date: January 10, 2027

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: July 6, 2027

Required Degree: 

JD or PhD in a related field.  The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

A successful applicant will have demonstrated an interest in becoming a law professor, a record of strong legal research and writing skills, an outstanding academic and professional background, and a commitment to producing influential and enduring scholarship.

Duties/Expectations: 

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking applicants for a one-year visiting Fellowship in Constitutional Studies, with the possibility of renewal on a one-year basis for up to two additional years. The Fellow in Constitutional Studies will participate fully in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Law School. The Fellow will attend regular works-in-progress discussions on faculty scholarship, present their own scholarship to faculty members, and otherwise work to develop their own research agenda and scholarship. During the first year, the Fellow will be expected to write and present at least one full-length law review article. Fellows whose terms are renewed will continue to develop their scholarship while also potentially teaching and while going on the legal academic job market. Throughout the term of the fellowship, the Fellow in Constitutional Studies may assist in planning and hosting academic programming, such as conferences and speakers, or assist with other efforts that strengthen the Fellow’s prospects on the legal academic job market.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, research agenda, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (guidelines are listed below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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