LSN Jobs: Loyola Law School

                           LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL

                                 Dean


      Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (ABA and AALS, 1937),
      invites applications and nominations for Dean of the Law
      School. The Law School is well-positioned due to the
      successful efforts and management skills of its most recent
      Deans: it has been able to attract and retain outstanding,
      remarkably productive, teacher/scholars, to create new
      centers, clinics and programs and to pursue diligently its
      commitment to service. The Law School campus, designed by
      internationally acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, is fully
      built, thus resources have been invested in the Law
      School's human capital and in furtherance of its mission of
      academic excellence, outstanding teaching and commitment to
      social justice.


      ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

      The institutional and academic life of the Law School is
      rich, vibrant and diverse. Between 2001 and 2007, Loyola's
      full-time faculty published about 400 works, including more
      than 80 books and over 300 law review articles. It recently
      has added a Tax LL.M. program (ranked as one of the top ten
      in the country), an LL.M program in American Law and
      International Legal Practice at the University of Bologna,
      the Center for Interdisciplinary and Comparative
      Jurisprudence, a Civil Justice Program and a Sports Law
      Institute. The Disability Rights Legal Center, Center for
      Juvenile Law and Justice, and Center for Ethical Advocacy
      reflect the Law School's deep commitment to social justice,
      as does the mandatory pro bono service requirement.

      The faculty consists of 53 tenured and tenure track
      professors, 33 percent of whom are women and 11 are people of
      color. The Law School also has 19 full-time, non-tenure
      track clinical faculty. The Law School has a highly
      qualified, diverse student body of approximately 1,200 day
      and evening students, approximately 40 percent of whom are
      people of color. Women constitute approximately half of the
      student body. Student participation in advocacy programs
      has been extremely successful. In recent years Loyola's
      trial advocacy program has ranked among the best in the
      country. Loyola's Byrne Trial Advocacy team has won 13 of
      the last 16 regional tournaments and six national
      championships in the past six years. Additionally, Loyola
      Law School has received national recognition for the
      quality of its classroom experience.


      JOB DESCRIPTION:

      The Law School looks forward to a new Dean to continue the
      positive momentum at the Law School. Although the school's
      endowment has doubled over the last eight years, the new
      Dean will continue to seek external funding to enable the
      Law School to actualize its mission. Additionally, the Dean
      will be expected to continue to cultivate a rich academic
      life and to enhance the Law School's reputation for
      excellent scholarship, teaching, collegiality, and
      diversity.

      The Law School has its own separate campus, located near
      downtown Los Angeles. It is part of Loyola Marymount
      University, a Jesuit institution. The Dean reports to the
      University Provost. The preferred start date is July 1,
      2009. Salary is commensurate with experience.


      JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

      Candidates should have a J.D. or equivalent post graduate
      degree in a law-related area, be a recognized scholar and
      teacher, and have high level managerial skills. The ideal
      candidate will have extensive administrative experience;
      demonstrated commitment to scholarship, excellent teaching,
      social justice and diversity; and strong fundraising and
      interpersonal skills. Distinguished candidates from private
      practice or the government sector who merit a tenured
      appointment on a law faculty are encouraged to apply. We
      welcome and encourage applications from members of
      traditionally underrepresented groups.


      APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

      Nominations and applications are being accepted immediately
      and review will occur on a continuing basis beginning May
      2, 2008. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a
      statement of interest that addresses the identified
      qualifications, a curriculum vitae and five references with
      contact information. Electronic submissions are very
      strongly encouraged. Additional information about the Law
      School may be found at:

                     http://www.lls.edu

      Applications and nominations should be sent to:

      CONTACT:       Professor Sean Scott
                     Chair, Dean Search Committee
                     Loyola Law School
                     919 Albany Street
                     Los Angeles, CA 90015
      Email:         MAILTO:sean.scott@lls.edu
      Tel:           213.736.1054
Posted 3/27/08