The University of Akron, Akron, OH
Dean, School of Law

The University of Akron invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2014. Review of applicants will begin on October 22, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAW:The University of Akron School of Law is a public law school of 516 students, with both a full-time and part-time division. The school offers the J.D., four joint-degree programs, a joint J.D./LL.M. in Intellectual Property, an LL.M. in Intellectual Property, as well as various certificate programs. Since its founding in 1921, the school has graduated over 6,300 men and women. The school has historically embraced a strong commitment to teaching and public service in the community. It values its small class size and its low student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Akron has also experienced a surge in faculty scholarship in the last decade, the endowment of numerous chairs and professorships, and the establishment of a Director of Faculty Research and Development. The School of Law includes several centers: a Center for Intellectual Property Law and Technology; a Constitutional Law Center, one of only four such centers established by Congress; the Joseph G. Miller and William C. Becker Institute for Professional Responsibility; and the Public Health Law and Science Center. The Akron trial advocacy program consistently ranks among the top in the nation. The new Dean of The University of Akron School of Law will be expected to take a strong regional law school to the next level.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Law and provides leadership in ensuring academic excellence; supports faculty in achieving and maintaining excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in community service; cultivates strong alumni and external relationships; and engages in extensive fund-raising activities, including in the context of a comprehensive university campaign. The Dean reports to the Senior Vice President and Provost/Chief Operating Officer, serves on the University's leadership team, and is centrally involved in realizing an ambitious vision for the University's future (go to http://www.uakron.edu/vision2020).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for the deanship should have an earned law degree from an ABA-accredited law school; credentials commensurate with appointment as Professor of Law with tenure; and a record of accomplishment in legal education or an equivalent record of accomplishment in comparable fields. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated recruitment, outreach, and fund-raising skills; a record of achievement in support of inclusive excellence, diversity, and consensus-building; proven ability to create trust and good working relationships with all constituencies; and a strong vision for the future of legal education and The University of Akron School of Law, as well as the ability to lead the School of Law in the realization of such vision.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs, Job # 8047. In addition to the online application, letters of application should address the qualifications listed above, and should be accompanied by a complete curriculum vitae and contact information for five references. Position nominations should be directed to:

School of Law Dean Search Committee
Care of Mrs. Danica Houle
lawsearch@uakron.edu
Office of the Dean
College of Business Administration
The University of Akron
Akron, OH, 44325-4805

FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information about the programs and services of The University of Akron School of Law is available at http://www.uakron.edu/law. The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.