Dean, Law Center
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston, Texas
The University of Houston (UH) Law Center seeks a creative, dynamic,
and ambitious leader with a track record of distinguished
contributions to the field of law to serve as its next Dean. This
person must possess the charisma and managerial skills necessary to
attract and retain financial and human resources, as well as a deep
commitment to student success and faculty development. The ideal
candidate should have a sophisticated understanding of the changing
landscape of legal education, demonstrable managerial proficiency, and a
vision for the Law Center’s role in the future of legal education.
The UH Law Center is ranked number 48 by U.S. News & World Report, with four programs listed in the U.S. News
top 20 specialty rankings (health law, intellectual property, tax law,
and part-time studies). Students work toward J.D., LL.M., or joint
degrees with other graduate schools that allow them to earn two degrees
in less time. A globally recognized faculty and a rigorous, enriching
curriculum shape tomorrow’s top lawyers. The Law Center offers one of
the largest course selections in the country with a curricular breadth
that prepares students for almost any legal discipline and allows
concentrations in specific areas. Law Center students also benefit
from an outstanding slate of clinical programs that provide direct
experience.
The Law Center is situated within UH, the city’s leading public
research institution. Each year, more than 40,000 students are educated
in more than 300 undergraduate and graduate
academic programs. UH serves as the flagship for the University of
Houston System, a group of four universities, two branch campuses, and
two multi-institution teaching centers, each governed by the UHS Board
of Regents. BusinessWeek has named Houston as its “Top City for New College Grads.” More information can be found at www.law.uh.edu and www.uh.edu.
Houston, the fourth largest city in the nation, is home to a diverse
base of businesses which drives one of the largest legal markets in the
nation. Energy corporations, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers
make Houston the Energy Capital of the World. The Texas Medical Center
is the world’s largest health care and medical research complex. Space
City is home to NASA’s Mission Control and a leading center for
groundbreaking work in nanotechnology, biotechnology, computing, and
electronics. More than 750 foreign firms are represented in Houston,
and the city has the nation’s third largest number of foreign trade
offices.
Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent and have the necessary
qualifications for tenure as a Professor of Law at the University of
Houston. A complete application will include a letter of interest,
current curriculum vitae, and contact information for five professional
references. Credential review begins immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the individual
will start on July 1, 2014. Nominations, applications, expressions of
interest, and requests for the complete leadership profile should be
sent electronically to Lucy A. Leske or Werner Boel, the Witt/Kieffer
consultants for the University of Houston Law Center Dean search, at UHLawDean@wittkieffer.com.
All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be kept strictly
confidential absent permission to proceed otherwise. Written materials
may be submitted to:
Attention: University of Houston Law Dean Search
c/o Witt/Kieffer
Attention: Lucy A. Leske/Werner Boel
3414 Peachtree Road, Suite 352
Atlanta, GA 30326
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative
Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University
prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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Further information at: http://www.law.uh.edu/deans-search/homepage.asp
FYI – I'm on the search committee and would be happy to answer any questions anyone might have.