Dean Of The School Of Law

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Juris doctorate from accredited law school
Full professor with tenure record
Experience managing complex budgets
The University of Arkansas School of Law seeks a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean and elevate the school's national profile

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas School of Law seeks a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean and elevate the school's national profile.
  • This role involves setting the school's strategic direction, enhancing visibility, sustaining academic excellence, and fostering strong relationships with external stakeholders.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, immediate leave accrual, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas School of Law seeks a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean and elevate the school's national profile.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits include health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, and 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • Full professor with tenure record
  • Experience managing complex budgets
  • Major fundraising initiative experience
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • External stakeholder relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leadership style
  • Commitment to shared governance
  • Cultural competency and diversity engagement
  • Strong legal scholarship background
  • Public service orientation
  • Collaborative management approach

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • Record warranting full professor appointment
  • Proven leadership in legal education
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets
  • Experience with major fundraising initiatives

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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