Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Academic and administrative leadership
Strategic planning and budget management
Faculty and staff development
The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean, tasked with elevating the law school’s profile and sustaining academic excellence
Job Summary
The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean, tasked with elevating the law school’s profile and sustaining academic excellence.
The dean will provide overall leadership and administrative oversight, including academic programs, fundraising, strategic planning, budget management, and faculty/staff/student development.
The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, and retirement programs with university contributions.
Matching Summary
The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean, tasked with elevating the law school’s profile and sustaining academic excellence.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic and administrative leadership
Strategic planning and budget management
Faculty and staff development
Student recruitment and retention
Fundraising and advancement initiatives
Nice-to-have
Visionary leadership
Collaborative management style
Commitment to transparency and integrity
Engaging with diverse student populations
Active listening and broad engagement
Key Requirements
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Record of recognized scholarly or exceptional professional achievement
Warrant appointment as a full professor with tenure
Superior management, communication, interpersonal, budget, and strategic planning skills
Successful record of leadership experience
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States