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Temple University invites applications and nominations for the position of dean, Beasley School of Law. The dean is the chief administrative officer and chief academic officer of the law school and a tenured member of the faculty. Appointed by the president, the dean reports to and works with the provost. Candidates should have a J.D. degree and a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service to the profession. The dean will be charged with maintaining the school’s commitment to access and excellence; garnering resources to support academic endeavors; continuing to develop the Law School's curriculum; and supporting the faculty’s commitment to scholarship and classroom teaching excellence. In light of Temple’s longstanding commitment to diversity, we particularly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.
The University
A Carnegie classified Doctoral University/Highest Research Activity institution, Temple is the 32nd largest university in the U.S. and one of the nation’s leading centers of professional education. The University’s 17 schools and colleges, eight campuses, over 500 degree programs, and over 39,000 students combine to create one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments.
The Law School
Temple University Beasley School of Law is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The 58-member full-time faculty is dedicated to maintaining its outstanding record of scholarship while preparing students to enter and continue in the legal profession with the highest level of skill possible. The School seeks to maintain and strengthen its longstanding tradition of accessibility and diversity in order to pursue the goals of excellence in higher education and equal justice under the law.
Temple Law’s diverse and talented students bring a wide range of interests and backgrounds to their study of law, arriving from 113 undergraduate schools and 25 states and countries. Selected through a highly individualized admissions process from an applicant pool of nearly 2,000 applicants, the law school student body is nationally competitive. The J.D. program serves students through both day and evening divisions.
Temple University has engaged Heidrick & Struggles, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Review of applications will start immediately. Please direct applications, nominations and inquiries to:
[email protected],
Heidrick & Struggles
Jackie Zavitz, Principal
J.J. Cutler, Principal
Samantha Thompson, Associate
Education, Non-profit and Social Enterprise Practice
1735 Market Street
Suite 3550
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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