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Lincoln Memorial University seeks applications and nominations for the position of University Vice President and Dean of the Duncan School of Law, to commence July 2020. Located in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, LMU Law is a student-centered institution with the mission of improving access to legal services in Appalachia and other underserved regions. LMU Law has a rigorous, practice-focused curriculum that is designed to emphasize student learning outcomes, maintain high bar passage rates, and ensure that its students have the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive contribution to their communities as lawyers and leaders.
LMU Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners. Its home is the historic Old City Hall building in the heart of historic Knoxville, 55 miles south of LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. Knoxville offers a high quality of life and excellent cultural and recreational opportunities, including proximity to several state and national parks.
Reporting to the University President, the Law School Dean will serve as the leader of the school’s faculty and administration, overseeing the program of legal education, operating budget, admissions, student affairs, and development. The Law School Dean will also be an LMU Vice President, which includes service as a member of the University President’s cabinet. Required qualifications include a J.D. degree or equivalent, bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction, a strong academic background, and at least ten years of aggregate experience in law school teaching, administration, and the practice of law. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated intellectual leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to student success, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates of all backgrounds, including women and racial minorities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nominations and inquiries may be sent to Akram Faizer, Professor of Law and Chair, Dean Search Committee, at akram.faizer@lmunet.edu. Applications may be sent to Professor Faizer, c/o Amy Eads, LMU Office of Human Resources, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752. Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to amy.eads@lmunet.edu. All applications must be received by the end of January 2020, and interviews will commence shortly thereafter. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position and a CV with contact information for three references. LMU’s hiring policies are in accordance with EEOC regulations and policies. LMU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Law School, see www.lmunet.edu/law.
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