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Craig Boise Stepping Down as Dean of Syracuse Law

Syracuse College of Law has announced that Craig Boise will step down as dean at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.  Boise became dean at Syracuse in 2016 and previously served as dean of Cleveland State's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.  He will return to the faculty after a sabbatical. 

Tulane Law Seeks Dean

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Tulane University invites nominations and applications for a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as Dean of Tulane Law School. 

Applicants should submit (in two separate PDFs) an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest (2–4 pages) describing their interest in the role of Dean of Tulane Law and how their professional experience would make them a successful Dean. Tulane University has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry. All inquiries, nominations, or applications (the two requested documents above) should be sent directly to Dr. Josh Ward at [email protected] or via phone at (405) 640-3994. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by October 23, 2023.

Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity institution, and consequently its policy of non-discrimination includes recruitment, employment retention and promotion of the most qualified students, faculty, and staff, regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state or local law. Tulane University does not discriminate in its provision of services and benefits and in its treatment of students, patients and employees.

Jenny Martinez named Provost of Stanford University

Stanford University has announced that its new provost will be Jenny S. Martinez.  Martinez is the dean of Stanford Law School and professor of law.  She will assume her new position on October 1.

USF Law Seeks Dean

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The University of San Francisco (USF), a diverse, urban, Jesuit Catholic university with a global mission, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.

Since 1855, the University of San Francisco has dedicated itself to offering a daring and dynamic liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. USF is committed to educating hearts and minds to cultivate the full, integral development of each person and all persons; pursuing learning as a lifelong humanizing and liberating social activity; and advancing excellence as the standard for teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and service. Inspired by a faith that seeks social justice, USF strives to humbly and responsibly engage with, and contribute to, the cultural, intellectual, economic, and spiritual gifts and talents of the San Francisco Bay Area and the global communities to which it belongs. In the 2023 U.S. News and World Report, USF was ranked 105^th among national universities, second among national universities for the racial/ethnic diversity of its student body and fourth in international student enrollment.

 

Hiring Announcement: University of Wyoming College of Law (Dean)

From a recent email message:

The University of Wyoming seeks a Dean, College of Law

Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UW_Dean_College_of_Law_Profile.pdf

Location: Laramie, Wyoming

The Position:

The University of Wyoming seeks a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Law. The Dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the College. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and energetic leader who will continue to build strong relationships in and outside of the University. They will be an academic leader capable of inspiring and supporting the faculty toward building a strong background of scholarship while continuing their commitment to preparing law professionals for successful careers and service in the field.

This position presents a tremendous opportunity for the Dean to forge new pathways of excellence in inter-professional and inter-disciplinary efforts, strengthen existing relationships throughout the state, and enhance the national reputation of the College. UW’s next Dean and the College of Law are poised to serve as influential contributors in attaining a regional, national, and international level of prominence in these fields. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in academic, intellectual, fiscal, clinical, administrative, outreach, and fundraising activities.
• Embrace shared governance; lead a team of innovative faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• Provide leadership to enhance sponsored research.
• Oversee the quality of the College’s academic programs and faculty and support the faculty in creating a rewarding environment for education, research and scholarship, and service to the University, the region, and the State.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, developing, retaining, and evaluating faculty and professional staff.
• Provide oversight for the financial affairs of the College and its physical resources, including budget development and allocation.
• Lead the faculty and staff in effectively integrating the academic mission of the Law School in a way that leverages existing strengths and identifies new opportunities that lead to greater research productivity, entrepreneurship, and statewide service.
• Support and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff in all dimensions.
• Serve as a strong advocate for the College, its faculty, and its students to work toward strengthening inter-disciplinary and inter-professional efforts within the University and with other community partners within the state of Wyoming.
• Promote the visibility and reputation of the College both inside and outside the University through interactions with a broad array of constituencies to advance the College and University’s reputation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Drive a strong vision of innovation and inclusivity that includes a broad network of financial, campus, statewide, regional, national, and international partners.
• Work actively to raise funds from varied sources to support the research and service programs of the College and its faculty.

 

Arkansas-Fayetteville Dean Search

Bumping to the front 8/17/23 at the request of Dean's Search Committee

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville is seeking outstanding candidates to fill the position of the Dean at the School of Law.  

The School of Law was founded in 1924 and is renowned throughout the state and region for its long tradition of legal scholarship, exceptional faculty and rigorous courses, numerous service opportunities, and student-focused community. The university is seeking a dean who is a bold, highly effective leader with the vision to guide the growth of the School of Law while augmenting its existing tradition of scholarship and service.

The School of Law is one of 10 colleges and schools on the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus which was founded in 1871 as a land grant institution and is classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. Additionally, Fayetteville, along with the broader Northwest Arkansas region, is growing rapidly and is consistently ranked in the top 10 best places to live for its vibrant economy, natural beauty, and high quality of life.

This is a national search, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled, with applications submitted by September 1 receiving full consideration. Additional details about the position description, timeline, and search committee can be found at the School of Law Dean Search website. 

Widener Law Commonwealth Seeks Dean

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Widener University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of Commonwealth Law School.  The institution is seeking a transformative and energetic leader who can leverage Commonwealth Law School’s position as the law school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital city.  To make a nomination, request information on how to apply, or to request a copy of the full-length position description, please contact Dr. Josh Ward at [email protected] or via phone at (405) 640-3994.

Jim Hilbert Named Interim Dean of Mitchell Hamline

Jim Hilbert, the current vice dean of academic and faculty affairs, has been named interim dean of Mitchell Hamline effective August 15.  Hilbert joined the faculty in 2010 and holds a JD from the University of Minnesota.

Jamelle C. Sharpe Named Dean of University of Illinois College of Law

The University of Illinois College of Law has announced that Jamelle Sharpe will be its next dean.  He is currently on the faculty and has served as the senior associate dean for academic affairs.  Sharpe, who holds a JD from Yale, will take over on August 13. 

Klint Alexander Stepping Down as Wyoming Law Dean

Klint Alexander has announced that he is stepping down as dean of University of Wyoming College of Law at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.  Alexander became dean in 2015.  He will rejoin the faculty.

Hofstra School of Law Seeks Dean

Hofstra University School of Law is looking for its next dean. Individuals interested in the position can view the job description and apply here. 

University of St. Thomas School of Law (Minneapolis) Seeks Dean

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The University of St. Thomas School of Law is seeking a Dean eager to capitalize on a pivotal moment in the Law School’s short but extraordinary history, and ready to guide it through the next stage of its emergence as a national leader in values-driven, whole-person-centered legal education and in scholarly and societal impact. In the two decades since its opening in 2001, the School of Law has outpaced all expectations, validating the hopes embedded in its mission: “The University of St. Thomas School of Law, as a Catholic law school, is dedicated to integrating faith and reason in the search for truth through a focus on morality and social justice.”

That mission commits the School of Law to providing rigorous engagement on matters of faith and values in the pursuit of excellence in legal education and scholarship. The school has a unique culture, fostered by its place within a Catholic university, that respects and embraces the contributions of various faiths and value systems and that nurtures respectful and rigorous exchanges of differing views and opinions on the most pressing and divisive contemporary legal and social issues. Its mission is reflected in the School of Law’s commitment to seven values: professional formation, Catholic foundation, service, scholarship, innovation, community, and relationships.

 

Brie Clark Named Interim Dean of Loyola LA Law School

With Michael Waterstone having stepped down as dean of Loyola LA School of Law to become dean of UCLA Law, Brie Clark is now serving as interim dean.  Clark joined the law school in 2001 and holds a JD from USC School of Law. 

Sally Brown Richardson Named Interim Law Dean at Tulane

Sally Brown Richardson, vice dean for academic affairs, has been named interim dean of Tulane Law.  Richardson joined Tulane in 2012.  She holds a JD from LSU.

In Memoriam: Betsy McCormick

With great sadness I have to report the passing of a dear friend, Elizabeth McCormick.  Betsy and I were public defenders in Philadelphia in the 1990's.  She started teaching an Asylum and Human Rights Clinic at the University of Connecticut in 2000, visited at Cornell Law in 2004, and joined the law faculty of the University of Tulsa in 2005.  Over time she not only represented clients and trained lawyers, she served in leadership as Associate Dean for Experiential Education and for Academic Affairs.  Incredibly (to me at least), in 2021 while battling ALS , she served as Interim Dean of the law school. 

Betsy was the best of academia, the best of the bar, and the best of human beings.  She is already missed. 

Merritt McAlister Named Interim Dean of Florida Law

Professor Merritt McAlister has been named interim law school dean of the University of Florida, taking over for Laura Rosenbury.  McAlister joined the law school in 2018 and holds a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Todd Brown Named Interim Dean of Buffalo Law

With Aviva Abramovsky having stepped down as dean at the University at Buffalo School of Law, effective July 1, S. Todd Brown will serve as interim dean while a search for a permanent dean takes place in the fall.  Brown holds a JD from Columbia.

Lisa Crooms-Robinson Named Interim Dean of Howard Law

Lisa Crooms-Robinson, professor of law, has been named interim dean of Howard University School of Law.  Crooms-Robinson joined Howard in 1993 and holds a JD from Michigan.

David Moore Named Dean of BYU Law

Brigham Young University Law School has announced that David H. Moore is its next dean.  He joined the law school in 2008 and is currently the Sterling and Eleanor Colton Endowed Chair in Law.   Moore earned his JD from BYU Law.

Twinette Johnson named Dean at UDC

Congratulations to Dean Johnson! Read the entire press release here.