Samford University
Dean, Cumberland School of Law

Samford University has announced a national search for the dean of Cumberland School of Law.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEAN: The dean is the chief administrative officer of the law school, a member of the faculty and a member of the university administration. In addition to providing academic leadership to the faculty and students, the dean represents Cumberland School of Law to the academic, legal and civic communities locally, regionally and nationally. The dean is responsible for supporting and fostering the schools relationships with alumni and friends, as well as positioning Cumberland School of Law to be an innovator in legal education in the years to come. Specifically, the dean builds on and further develops the law schools success in trial advocacy and skills training as well as its other initiatives, such as its popular J.D./M.B.A. program. The 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranks Cumberland School of Law 4th among all U.S. law schools in trial advocacy education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Cumberland School of Laws new dean should be energetic and creative, possessing outstanding abilities in leadership, vision, judgment and communication. Additionally, the dean should have an exceptional record of professional achievement, must hold a J.D. or its equivalent from an accredited law school, and possess an academic record commensurate with a tenured faculty position.

To view a complete prospectus for the dean search, go to http://cumberland.samford.edu/deansearch

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, submit a letter expressing interest and summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) references to:

Professor Brad Bishop
Cochair, Dean Search Committee
Cumberland School of Law
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229

If you prefer to email the required documents, please send them to tbbishop@samford.edu

For best consideration, applications should be received by July 31, 2013. The search committee will hold applications and nominations in strict confidence. The review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.