Posted 9/3/09
PHOENIX SCHOOL OF LAW
Dean
Phoenix School of Law ("PhoenixLaw") seeks applications for
the position of Dean. The law school seeks a candidate who
has:
1) An outstanding track record of imaginative, strategic,
and visionary leadership for a rapidly expanding law
school
2) Extraordinary administrative talent
3) Interpersonal skills to work with a diverse faculty,
staff, and student population
4) A commitment to the mission objectives of PhoenixLaw
5) A desire to share in the strategic objectives of the
InfiLaw consortium of law schools
ABOUT PHOENIX SCHOOL OF LAW:
PhoenixLaw was founded in 2004 as a dual-division law
school and a member of InfiLaw Holding, LLC ("InfiLaw"), a
consortium of independent law schools. Like other schools
in the consortium, PhoenixLaw is characterized by a
commitment to student outcome-centeredness, a practice-
ready legal education, and service to underserved
communities. PhoenixLaw is an independent entity and
manages it own admission processes, academic programs, and
faculty and staff appointments. PhoenixLaw aims to achieve
excellence primarily on the basis of a shared commitment to
student outcomes and is especially attentive and responsive
to the profession's evolving expectations and demands of
law school graduates. Key reference points for
institutional definition and planning are the Carnegie
Report, the Stuckey Report, and the MacCrate Report.
PhoenixLaw is located in the heart of the Phoenix
metropolitan area. This area is the nation's fifth largest
in population, with an estimated population of 4,179,427 as
of December 2007. PhoenixLaw is one of only three law
schools in the state of Arizona. It is the only law school
actually located in the city of Phoenix. Arizona's two
public law schools are located in Tempe and Tucson,
Arizona. PhoenixLaw has established itself as an
institution that is committed to becoming a leader in
outcome-based legal education. The School's program of
study is designed to prepare students for success on the
bar examination and in the professional practice of law.
PhoenixLaw received first pass provisional accreditation in
June 2007. Having established that it is in substantial
compliance with all ABA standards, PhoenixLaw is seeking
full accreditation approval with a scheduled ABA site visit
in October 2009.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following
qualifications:
1) Tenure, or tenure eligibility, as a full professor with
significant experience in legal education and practical
legal experience outside the classroom
2) Open and collaborative leadership skills, which are
characterized by consensus building, team work, and
empathy, to sustain and enhance PhoenixLaw's commitment
to its mission pillars of student outcome-centeredness,
practice readiness and service to underserved
communities
3) A demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and
equal opportunity for law school applicants, students,
staff, administrators, and faculty
4) A commitment to outcome-based teaching to maximize
passage of the bar exam and success in the professional
practice of law
5) A commitment to all components of legal education - from
the doctrinal, clinical, and skill-based components to
alternative methods of dispute resolution - and a global
vision for legal education in the twenty-first century
6) Supportive of faculty tenure and faculty development
7) Outstanding administrative skills in the development of
short term and long term goals, objectives, programs,
and curriculum for PhoenixLaw
8) The ability to work with PhoenixLaw's Board of Advisors
and InfiLaw's National Policy Board, the board of
directors of InfiLaw, to assure the highest quality of
education and best practices throughout the consortium
9) The ability to represent PhoenixLaw within the larger
community and serve in community capacities that enhance
PhoenixLaw's reputation
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Search Committee will begin screening applications on
October 1, 2009. In support of PhoenixLaw's commitment to
cultural diversity and opportunity, women, minorities, and
candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply. All applications must be submitted by November 15,
2009. It is preferred that applications be submitted
electronically, in either Word or pdf format. Please submit
applications, including a letter of interest, resume, and
three references, to:
CONTACT: Ms. Stephanie Lee
Assistant to the Dean Search Committee
Phoenix School of Law
4041 North Central Ave., Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Tel: 602-682-6821
Email: MAILTO:slee@phoenixlaw.edu
All applications will be held in strict confidence until
the final candidates are determined.