Law Faculty, CFS Professorial

Job Title :
Law Faculty, FT Faculty, CFS Professorial Job Classification: CFS Professorial Posting close date: 8/2/2026

NOTE:

Last day to apply is:
Saturday, August 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. MSTStart date of this position: 7/1/2027

Required Degree : JD Required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience :
The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking applications for up to two faculty positions (continuing faculty status professorial track) to begin Fall Semester 2027. One or more positions may be filled with a visiting faculty.

A successful applicant must have a JD degree, an outstanding academic background, a record that indicates a strong likelihood of becoming a well-published and nationally recognized scholar, a focus on teaching, research, and writing that will leave no time for significant law practice or consulting, and a commitment to the unique mission of BYU Law to "develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor."

( BYU Law Mission Statement )Duties/Expectations :
Curricular needs include Administrative Law, Antitrust, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Employment Law, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Evidence, Federal Courts, Health Care Law, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Professional Responsibility, and Wills, Trusts, and Estates, but all applicants with strong credentials will be considered.

Information required at the time of application
- Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically. For further information, contact Elysa Dishman, Appointments Committee Chair,  .Document(s) required at the time of application
- Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement, current Curriculum Vitae, research agenda, and cover letter to the faculty application.

Mission Alignment Statement: 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 doctrines 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).#LI-DNIEqual Opportunity

Employer:

m/f/Vets/DisabilityBYU is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.

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.

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…