THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN


                         The College of Law


                                Dean



     The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications and
     nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Law.



     ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LAW:


     Established in 1891, the College of Law is a prestigious
     regional institution with a growing national reputation.
     Many of the thirty-one faculty at the College are
     nationally known for their scholarship and law reform
     activities. The College provides over four hundred students
     with a rigorous and challenging education, and graduates of
     the College compete well in national employment markets.
     The College is generously supported by alumni and has a
     substantial endowment.


     The University of Nebraska is the only major research
     university in the state. The College of Law is located on
     the Lincoln campus the main campus of the University
     serving about 24,000 students. Lincoln is an attractive
     city of 250,000. The University and the state government
     contribute to the vibrant culture and intellectual life of
     the community.


     The College of Law is housed in very attractive and modern
     facilities. Since 2002, there have been three major
     additions to the building and the remaining portions have
     been completely renovated. The final renovation, for which
     funding is in place, is scheduled to be completed in
     December 2009. Two of the College's programs are of
     national and international significance. The Law and
     Psychology Program is the oldest and best-known program of
     its type in the country. The newly established Space and
     Telecommunications Program offers the College's first
     LL.M. degree and has already received a great deal of
     national and international recognition. Additional
     information about the College can be found at:


                    http://www.unl.edu/lawcoll/



     JOB DESCRIPTION:


     The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer
     of the College of Law. Candidates should have an
     outstanding academic record, a strong commitment to
     excellence in professional education and research, the
     ability to deal effectively with a broad range of
     constituencies, and the skills necessary to lead a complex
     and dynamic academic institution.


     The University of Nebraska has an active National Science
     Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed
     to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative
     action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual
     careers.



     APPLICATION PROCEDURE:


     Applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative
     Information form at:


                    http://employment.unl.edu


     using requisition #081007. Applications should be received
     by October 30, 2009 to ensure full consideration and should
     include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names
     and contact information for three references.


     Submit nominations and applications to:


     CONTACT:       David Manderscheid
                    Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
               and
     CONTACT:       Sandra Zellmer
                    Professor of Law and Co-Chairs
                    College of Law Dean Search Committee
     Email:         MAILTO:jgude1@unl.edu
     Tel:           (402)472-3751
     Fax:           (402)472-4929




Posted 9/30/09