AI-Enabled Legal Practice Adjunct

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, invites applications for Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice, with a desired start date January 4, 2027.

The Adjunct Faculty Member reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum and collaborates with colleagues to deliver innovative AI-focused legal education. Responsibilities include co-teaching the hands-on course, guiding a capstone project on an AI-enabled workflow, evaluating tools for accuracy and confidentiality,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field; a J.D. is preferred but not required.
• Significant professional experience with artificial intelligence, technology, legal practice, or related field.
• Experience teaching, training, or explaining technical concepts to professional audiences.
• Familiarity with legal, ethical, confidentiality, security, and organizational considerations surrounding AI use.
• Legal practice, legal technology, or experience working with lawyers or professional-service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice, a hands-on course exploring AI in modern legal practice and AI-assisted research/drafting.
• Assist students in evaluating and responsibly deploying AI tools with focus on accuracy, confidentiality, security, and professional responsibility.
• Guide students through hands-on exercises and a capstone project involving design/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.

Skills

AI experience in legal tech

Teaching professional audiences

Legal ethics and confidentiality in AI

Legal practice or legal tech exposure

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

J.D. preferred but not required

Job description

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, invites applications for Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice, with a desired start date January 4, 2027.

The Adjunct Faculty Member reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum and collaborates with colleagues to deliver innovative AI-focused legal education. Responsibilities include co-teaching the hands-on course, guiding a capstone project on an AI-enabled workflow, evaluating tools for accuracy and confidentiality,