AI-Enabled Legal Practice Adjunct Faculty

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University Law School is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice, guiding students in practical AI applications within legal workflows. The role reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum and involves hands-on course delivery and student mentorship.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or higher, and a JD is preferred but not required. Relocation to Utah is expected for on-site teaching and course development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field; JD preferred but not required.
• Significant professional experience with AI, technology, legal practice, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice, a hands-on course on AI in modern legal practice.
• Help students evaluate and deploy AI tools responsibly, focusing on accuracy, confidentiality, security, and ethics.
• Guide hands-on exercises and a capstone project designing and evaluating an AI-enabled legal workflow.
• Provide reasonable availability outside of class for student questions.
• No attendance at department meetings is required.
• Class time will be scheduled based on the candidate’s availability and Law School needs.

Skills

AI expertise

Legal technology

Teaching experience

Professional communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher

JD preferred

Job description

Brigham Young University Law School is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach AI-Enabled Legal Practice, guiding students in practical AI applications within legal workflows. The role reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty & Curriculum and involves hands-on course delivery and student mentorship.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or higher, and a JD is preferred but not required. Relocation to Utah is expected for on-site teaching and course development.