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The University of California, Irvine, one of the nation’s top public research universities and one of the fastest-growing campuses in the world-renowned University of California system, invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the School of Law. Since its establishment in 2008, UC Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) has been on a meteoric rise, evidenced by its interdisciplinary approach to legal education, exceptional faculty, diverse student body, and ranking among the top law schools in the country on many different dimensions. UCI Law’s prominence at this early stage in its history is enhanced by its deep commitment to public service, social justice, and innovation – core pillars of the School’s identity and mission. The next Dean of UCI Law will be a visionary and creative administrator with a distinguished scholarly record who will take the helm of a law school on the rise and seize the opportunity to guide the School to new levels of success and to help shape the future of legal education.
UCI Law, founded just nine years ago, has grown to serve over 400 students, employs 47 faculty and approximately 70 staff, and operates on an annual budget of approximately $47 million. The School is ranked 28th nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded for the scholarly impact of its faculty and expert practical training, UCI Law offers a distinct, innovative approach to legal education that features experiential learning and interdisciplinary studies. Committed to values of public service, excellence in scholarship and teaching, and fostering a diverse, inclusive community, UCI Law is home to distinguished faculty and passionate, talented, and socially conscious students. In partnership with dedicated staff and renowned faculty, the Dean will further UCI Law’s commitment to providing public and professional service opportunities and exceptional experiential and skills teaching to one of the most diverse law school student bodies in the country.
The University of California, Irvine serves approximately 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students, more than 1,230 ladder rank faculty, and over 10,300 staff members. Founded in 1965 as an interdisciplinary campus, it boasts excellence across its arts and sciences core and in its professional schools. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 “Best Colleges” survey, UCI climbed to ninth among all public universities and 39th out of the 1,600 universities evaluated nationwide. The campus also ranks 48th in the “best value” category. As the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UCI combines the strengths of a major research institution with the dynamism and nimbleness of an emergent campus. In addition, its mission as a public and land grant institution plays a significant role in contributing to the advancement of the state, the nation, and the world.
The next Dean of UCI Law, only the second in its history, has an exceptional opportunity to advance the School’s prominence as a pioneer for re-envisioning legal education for the 21st century. Partnering with a close-knit campus community of renowned faculty, committed staff, and remarkable students, as well as with engaged alumni and the local community, the next Dean will strengthen the UCI Law tradition of educating lawyers for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession. Dedicated to addressing the rapidly changing demands of the legal field and increased public awareness of disproportionate access to justice in the nation, the Dean will pave the way for UCI Law to embody a public legal education model that enhances individual lives and enriches entire communities. To achieve this, the new UCI Law Dean will maintain the School’s distinctive public service mission while broadening its impact; enhance the overall resources to support the School’s growth; further strengthen the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion; strengthen the culture of collaboration and innovation in teaching, scholarship, and service; ensure an exceptional student experience while growing the School; and serve as a bridge to the legal community.
For best consideration, please apply by October 15, 2017. Full details and application information here.
David Bellshaw is leading this search with Cati Mitchell-Crossley and Camille Sheffield.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
One has to believe that an internal candidate will almost certainly be selected for financial viability/sustainability reasons.
Posted by: anon | September 14, 2017 at 03:03 PM