Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Judge James Noel Dean of the Dedman School of Law

Southern Methodist University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Judge James Noel Dean of the Dedman School of Law for a term beginning July 1, 2014.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAW: The Dedman School of Law at SMU is a leading national and international law school. With an endowment valued at approximately $60 million, it is one of the very few law schools to have an endowed deanship. The School’s faculty is a talented and diverse group of accomplished scholars and dedicated teachers which helps to attract exceptional students from around the world. Over the past 15 years, the median GPA for entering students has steadily climbed, as have the average LSAT scores for incoming students. The School offers a rich curriculum of over 165 upper class courses, over half of which have fewer than 25 students. To best prepare students for the changing legal landscape, the Dedman School offers extensive clinical programs, externship opportunities, and a wide variety of international programs. The Dedman School of Law seeks a new dean who will build on the School’s strong foundation and reputation for scholarship and excellence in legal education. Reporting directly to SMU’s Provost, the new dean will be an innovative leader who has the background and motivation needed to advance the School’s mission of providing a superior legal education.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and a proven commitment to legal education, scholarship, community, and public service as well as the imagination and executive skills needed to lead a contemporary law school. The successful candidate must be committed to the university’s goal of inclusiveness and able to work effectively with persons of all races, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions, and backgrounds.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The Search Committee will be accepting applications, recommendations, and inquiries until the position is filled. The review of applications will begin immediately. The SMU Dedman School of Law is committed to diversity and welcomes applications and nominations of women and minorities. Salary and benefits are competitive and negotiable. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to:

Mirah A. Horowitz & Ilene H. Nagel
Consultants to the Dean Search Committee
Russell Reynolds Associates
SMULaw@russellreynolds.com

SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Us: SMULaw@russellreynolds.com