Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice

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

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).

WHAT WE DO

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.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Job Title: Law Adjunct Faculty - AI-Enabled Legal Practice

Desired start date: January 4, 2027

Posting close date: October 24, 2026

Job Description: 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.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE?

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

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. 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. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education. That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions:

• intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community
• commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments
• student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits
• excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship
• commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging
• a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints
• a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others

BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.