Law Adjunct Faculty - International Human Rights Clinic

WHO WE ARE

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.

Job Title :

Law Adjunct Faculty - International Human Rights Clinic

Desired start date :

January 4, 2027

Last day to apply: September 20, 2026

Posting close date: September 21, 2026

The Adjunct Faculty Member reports to the Law School’s Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum, and will work closely with other full-time faculty as a clinic instructor. Some of the responsibilities of this role are:

• Clinic instructors will assist and supervise students in tasks such as reviewing petitions for relief, recommending disposition on reviewed cases, writing briefs or memos in support of current cases before Human Rights bodies or tribunals, and general research and writing on human rights issues.

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

Experience :

Applicants should have demonstrated experience with human rights issues, including working for or with various international institutions such as the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights or the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Recent or on-going connection to such institutions is preferred.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions 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. _

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…