Dean Of The School Of Law

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Legal scholarship and professional development
Strategic planning and budget management
Fundraising and advancement initiatives
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Dean for its School of Law, a leadership position focused on enhancing the school's academic excellence, visibility, and community engagement. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills, along with a commitment to student success and diversity

Job Summary

  • The Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the School of Law, reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
  • This role requires a visionary leader who values shared governance, transparency, and integrity of the highest degree.
  • The University of Arkansas is a land-grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having the highest level of research activity (R1).

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a Dean for its School of Law, a leadership position focused on enhancing the school's academic excellence, visibility, and community engagement. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills, along with a commitment to student success and diversity.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • legal scholarship and professional development
  • strategic planning and budget management
  • fundraising and advancement initiatives
  • faculty and staff development
  • student recruitment and retention

Nice-to-have

  • transformative academic leader
  • visionary and forward-thinking
  • shared governance and transparency
  • community engagement

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • Record of scholarly or exceptional professional achievement
  • Appointment as a full professor with tenure
  • Superior management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Successful record of leadership experience
  • Experience managing complex budgets
  • Experience with major fundraising initiatives

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Not specified

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