Dean Of The School Of Law

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
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

Tailored Resume

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