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.

Job Title
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Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice

Desired start date
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January 4, 2027

Posting close date:October 24, 2026

* Note Last day to apply is Friday,October 23, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

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.

Required Degree: Master’s degree or higher in a related field. A JD is preferred but not required. Required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: The successful applicant should have significant professional experience with artificial intelligence, technology, legal practice, or a related field and demonstrated expertise relevant to the practical adoption and use of AI.

Preferred experience includes:

• Practical experience with generative AI, AI-enabled workflows, agents, automation, or related technologies
• Experience implementing or advising on AI adoption in professional or enterprise settings
• Experience teaching, training, or explaining technical concepts to professional audiences
• Familiarity with the legal, ethical, confidentiality, security, and organizational considerations surrounding AI use
• Legal practice, legal technology, or experience working with lawyers or other professional-service organizations

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.

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