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The University of Idaho invites applications and nominations for an innovative, collaborative and visionary dean to lead the College Law as one of the best small state public law schools in the U.S. The dean should effectively promote and foster academic excellence, grow enrollment, expand research, guide and implement strategic planning, engage with key constituencies and stakeholders and raise funds for the College.
The dean has responsibility to oversee and implement policies and priorities of the college and university. The Dean for the College of Law leads the college faculty in the development of policies and priorities governing the academic programs of the college. The dean facilitates the appropriate inclusion of faculty, staff, students and stakeholders in the college decision-making processes. The academic programs of the college are directly affected by program planning, definitions of goals and priorities, instructional methods and standards, student advising, mutually beneficial partnerships with stakeholders, research policies, allocation of resources, fund-raising and the development of professional standards related to the branches of learning for which the college is responsible. The academic programs of the college include graduate/professional instruction and research activity. It is expected that the dean satisfactorily employs strategies to implement objectives and achieve the four goals of the University’s Strategic Plan while carrying out the mission of the college.
Required Qualifications
An earned terminal degree from an accredited law university.
Accomplishments and experience to merit an appointment with tenure and rank of full professor.
Leadership experience including: personnel management, resource management (finances, facilities, equipment, etc.) and quality programming/delivery.
Evidence of original initiatives focused on improving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, mentoring and/or student success.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with strategic planning and visioning to successfully address change, managing program/professional-level accreditation and program assessment, increasing student enrollment and attracting and retaining a diverse student and employee population.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop, maintain, and work successfully with faculty, staff, department administrators, peer colleagues, students, alumni and other stakeholders.
Experience developing and advancing philanthropic opportunities, economic development, extramurally funded research or other fundraising efforts.
Required documents for applicants are a CV, Letter of Qualification, List of 5 references and a Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Statement. The first consideration date for application review will be August 8, 2020.
If you have a candidate in mind whom you believe would excel in this position, please send that individuals name and contact information to Shauna Corry, Search Advisory Committee Chair, [email protected]
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