Job Description
The University of Dayton (UD), a top tier national Catholic research university, the largest private university in Ohio, and one of three Catholic, Marianist universities in the United States, seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Dean of the School of Law (the “Law School”). As the strategic and administrative leader of the Law School, the Dean will guide its academic and business planning, advance its national reputation, and work to secure the resources necessary to fulfill its ambitions.
Accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS), the Law School offers a strong core academic program in a beautiful facility. Building on the progress of the last decade, the Law School stands primed for a talented, innovative new leader to help advance its mission. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with vision and entrepreneurial spirit to assist the Law School in its commitment to innovative approaches to legal education and instruction, scholarly achievements, and service.
By every measure, from enrollment and research dollars to rankings and private support, the University of Dayton (UD) continues to rise in national stature. UD remains on solid financial footing despite the global financial crisis. Under President Daniel J. Curran, UD’s first lay leader, the University is building on past success to move forward to an exciting future. The Law School is a key strategic player in the University’s future plans and the senior leadership is deeply committed to helping it flourish.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will provide visionary leadership to the academic and administrative activities of the Law School; ensure the recruitment and development of excellent faculty, staff, and students; encourage a collaborative environment for teaching, scholarship, and service; mobilize and allocate resources; and serve as a successful partner across the University. The next Dean will implement a roadmap for excellence which will help realize the Law School’s ambitions of producing well prepared and talented legal professionals.
Requirements
University of Dayton has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Applications, including cover letter, vita and three references, should be submitted in electronic form, to:
http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51118
All inquiries should be sent electronically and in confidence to:
Vivian Brocard, Vice President Ponneh Varho, Senior Associate Isaacson, Miller E-mail: 4029@imsearch.com
