Law Faculty & Director Religious Liberty Clinic
Law Faculty & Director Religious Liberty Clinic
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Title:Law School CFS Faculty & Director Religious Liberty Clinic maybe be filled by visiting faculty
Posting Close Date:8/11/2025
Position Start Date:7/1/2026
Required Degree:
Juris Doctor (JD) The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking applications for a faculty position (continuing faculty status professorial track) to begin Fall Semester 2026. The faculty member will serve as Director of the BYU Law School Religious Liberty Clinic which will offer experiential learning through filing amicus briefs in religious freedom cases in federal and state courts. The position may be filled with a visiting faculty.
A successful applicant must have a JD degree an outstanding academic background a record that indicates a strong likelihood of becoming a well-published and nationally recognized scholar a focus on teaching research and writing that will leave no time for significant law practice or consulting and a commitment to the unique mission of BYU Law to develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor. (BYU Law Mission Statement)
Duties/Expectations: In addition to the scholarship and citizenship responsibilities typical of professorial faculty the faculty member will teach a Religious Liberty Clinic that will file amicus briefs in religious freedom cases in federal and state courts.
Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.
Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically. For further information contact Stephanie Plamondon Appointments Committee Chair at.
Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.
Mission Alignment Statement: 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 doctrines 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 Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education ( required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application. All full-time faculty positions require a Mission Alignment Statement (see description below).
Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.
Mission Alignment Statement
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 doctrines 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 Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
Employment Requirements
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 faculty are required to abide by the universitys 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 doctrine of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
