The University of Iowa seeks a bold and visionary dean to join a collegial and vibrant community of colleagues and students to lead the state's nationally recognized law school. Ranked 20th overall and 6th among public law schools, the College of Law reaches across the nation and the world through its diverse student body, faculty, and alumni. Benefitting from a major fundraising campaign that surpassed goals, the next dean will be positioned to move the school forward by creating new and innovative opportunities to learn, teach, and serve.

The University of Iowa invites applications and nominations for the position of N. William Hines Dean, College of Law.

JOB DESCRIPTION: As the senior academic officer, the dean provides strategic leadership by working within a system of shared governance that is fundamental to the core mission of the law school and wider University. In the role of senior financial officer, the dean manages and generates resources, oversees operations, and exercises authority over programs and budgets. As one of the University's top leaders, the dean reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Provost and benefits from a strong working relationship with other deans at a first-rate University dedicated to excellent teaching, interdisciplinary research, and meaningful public engagement.

The Dean will be an individual of distinguished scholarly achievement and administrative accomplishment who will exercise intellectual leadership and inspire innovation among faculty, staff, and students. The College of Law is nationally ranked and has a highly productive and engaged faculty. The Dean reports to the Provost.

APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information, please see the search website: https://uiowa.edu/law-dean-search

To learn about the requirements of the position and to apply, refer to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, enter Requisition #71819 and upload your CV, the names of five professional references and a statement of interest that explains how you believe you meet the qualifications for the position and focuses on your vision for the future of legal education.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.