Dean Of The School Of Law

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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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, who will provide leadership and strategic direction while enhancing the school’s profile nationally. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in legal education, administration, fundraising, and fostering student success, along with a strong commitment to public service. **

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.
  • The 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, who will provide leadership and strategic direction while enhancing the school’s profile nationally. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in legal education, administration, fundraising, and fostering student success, along with a strong commitment to public service. **

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

  • Visionary leadership
  • Shared governance and transparency
  • Community engagement
  • Collaborative relationships

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • Record of recognized scholarly or exceptional professional achievement
  • Appointment as a full professor with tenure
  • Superior management, communication, interpersonal, budget, and strategic planning skills
  • Successful record of leadership experience
  • Experience managing complex budgets and innovative funding initiatives
  • Experience with major fundraising initiatives
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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