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Blake Morant Stepping Down as Dean of GW Law

After a very successful pair of deanships - first at Wake Forest Law and then at George Washington Law - Dean Blake Morant is stepping down.  This story gives some highlights of his GW run, but I don't care about those successes nearly as much as the fact that Blake is an incredibly kind and generous human being.  It will be loss to the dean's community, and GW's leadership, but a tremendous gain for those students who can now take advantage of so much more of his time.  

Jenny Martinez Named Dean of Stanford Law

Stanford Law professor Jenny Martinez has been named the school's new dean.  She succeeds Elizabeth Magill who is moving to UVa to be its provost.  Martinez is a Harvard Law grad and joined the Stanford faculty in 2003.  

Dean Finalists at Cincinnati Law

They are: 

Verna Williams (Cincinnati), Karen Bravo (Indiana-Indianapolis), Kenneth Vandevelde (Thomas Jefferson), and Geoffrey Rapp (Toledo).  

Danielle Conway Named Dean of Dickinson Law

Penn State Dickinson Law School has named Danielle Conway as it's new dean.  She is currently the dean at Maine Law, a position she has held since 2015.  She will take over in July.  

Marcus Cole Named Dean of Notre Dame Law

Stanford Law professor Marcus Cole has been named the new dean of the University of Notre Dame School of Law.   He joined the Stanford faculty in 1997.  Cole is a Northwestern Law grad; he'll take over from Nell Newton this summer.  

University of Miami Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Miami invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Law. The next Dean should be an innovative thinker and approachable leader who welcomes the opportunity to articulate a vision for the growth of a law school that builds on its long history of excellence.

The University of Miami, considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research, is the largest private research university in the southeastern United States. The University comprises eleven degree-granting schools and colleges, which are Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Miami Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, the Miller School of Medicine, the Patricia and Philip Frost School of Music, Nursing and Health Studies, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. The core of the University is its 2,660 full-time faculty housed in three academic campuses within the greater Miami area.

The University receives over $360 million annually in external research funding and has been classified as a Doctoral University with Highest Research Activity (R1) by the Carnegie Commission.

We strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT).

The University of Miami School of Law, located on the 260-acre main campus, has over 100 faculty members and an enrollment of about 1200 students. In addition to the juris doctorate degree, the Law School offers a range of LLM degree programs, from its nationally ranked tax program to the innovative Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law. The Law Schools offers joint degrees with several of the university’s premier graduate schools.

The Dean, reporting to the Executive Vice President & Provost, is the School of Law’s chief academic officer with overall responsibility for its academic programs, operating budget, personnel management, strategic planning, public relations, and fundraising. The Dean is also the School of Law’s principal representative to the University, alumni, and the legal community. The School is seeking a person with a national/international reputation, high energy, enthusiasm, and vision to lead the faculty. The School consists of an interdisciplinary group of scholars, creative faculty and practitioners. The candidate should be able to build upon this balance and continue to foster these values to encourage scholarship, develop innovative educational programs, and engage our local community.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal, managerial and leadership skills, and be able to foster an internal culture of excellence. The position requires an individual who can lead effectively and manage a large and dynamic school in a multi-campus research university. Candidates must have credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of professor.

Leadership experience with responsibility for strategic management of personnel, programs, and resources is strongly desired.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. All inquiries, nominations/ referrals, and applications should be sent electronically and in confidence to: MiamiLawDean@kornferry.com.

Kimberly Mutcherson Named Co-Dean of Rutgers Law

With Michael Cahill headed to become dean of Brooklyn Law School, Rutgers University has named Kim Mutcherson as its new co-dean, responsible for the Camden Law campus.  Mutcherson holds a JD from Columbia and previously served as the law school's vice-dean. She is Rutgers Law's first woman, first African American, and first LGBT dean.  Mutcherson joined Rutgers in 2002.

Judith Daar Named Dean of Northern Kentucky Law

Northern Kentucky University has named Judith Daar as the new dean of the law school.  Daar, who is former interim dean at Whittier Law (and is currently a visiting professor at UC Irvine Law) will take over on July 1.  She holds a JD from Georgetown.  

Michael Cahill to Become Dean of Brooklyn Law

Mike Cahill, the co-dean of Rutgers Law (Camden campus),  is returning to Brooklyn Law where he will take over as President and Dean.  He makes the move this July.  He joined Rutgers Law in July 2016.  He was vice-dean of Brooklyn from 2013-15.   The announcement is here.

Ohio Northern Law Seeks Dean

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Ohio Northern University (“ONU”) seeks an exceptional individual to serve as the next dean (the “Dean”) of the Claude W. Pettit College of Law (“ONU Law”). Founded in 1885, ONU Law provides a distinctive law school experience. The favorable student to faculty ratio allows for each student to build relationships with members of the faculty. ONU Law has consistently strong bar passage and employment statistics and a curriculum that melds theory with practice. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at ONU, the Dean serves as the principal academic and administrative officer for ONU Law.

ONU Law is known for the faculty’s commitment to building strong relationships with students and for preparing graduates to practice law. The school has produced many generations of graduates throughout the country, and it has had a deep and lasting impact on the practice of law in Ohio. Attorneys, judges and many elected officials at the local, state and national levels are ONU Law graduates, forming a strong network of more than 5,200 alumni practicing in all 50 states and abroad, creating a rich resource for the school and its students. A key strength of the school is the caliber of its faculty, and the quality of its academic culture. Many faculty are top experts in their specialty, with training and experience from leading academic institutions. They come to ONU Law because of the strength of this community, the rich teaching environment, and the promise of a splendid setting in which to raise a family.

ONU Law seeks an experienced leader with a demonstrated, deep understanding of legal education and the pedagogical and economic challenges presently facing law schools. The exemplary candidate will be an excellent scholar with academic credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of professor, an accomplished administrator inspired by pioneering and interdisciplinary education, and a colleague committed to joining and supporting a diverse and inclusive law school community. Promising candidates should have the aptitude and willingness to spearhead significant efforts in strengthening ONU Law’s enrollment. The next dean of ONU Law will have the opportunity to creatively shape and lead ONU Law’s agenda for the future.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Nominations, inquiries, and applications, including a letter of interest describing the individual’s qualifications for the position and curriculum vitae, should be submitted via this page. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.  More details here.

Ohio State Law Seeks Dean

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The Ohio State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Michael E. Moritz College of Law. The College is a distinguished public law school and has achieved considerable successes in the last decade under the leadership of Dean Alan Michaels who is leaving his post at the end of the current academic year. Whether it is the College’s distinguished group of legal scholars; hiring a strong cadre of tenure and clinical-track faculty; high bar passage and career placement rates; developing new and exciting academic and clinical programs; to successful fundraising, the Moritz College is in a very strong position, and the next Dean will have the resources and the support of University leaders to achieve new levels of distinction.

Moritz is a collegial community of approximately 570 students and 54 full-time faculty. The College has an operating budget of $38.6 million, and its endowment is currently valued at approximately $86 million. Last year the College raised $7.2 million from foundation grants and individual contributions. Approximately 88% of its graduates passed the bar in 2017 and close to 90% were employed full-time following graduation. The College currently offers a Juris Doctorate (J.D.); a Master of Laws (LL.M.); a Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.); and joint degree programs with the Fisher College of Business, the College of Public Health, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and the College of Medicine. While the College strives to be strong across the board in legal scholarship and professional development, Moritz has in particular developed depth and strength in alternative dispute resolution, election law, and law and leadership.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inclusive leader and should be an accomplished legal scholar, educator, and administrator who can advance the academic as well as the professional-school mission of the College. The next Dean must ensure that the Moritz College of Law continues to maintain and enhance its reputation for scholarly excellence. Raising the visibility of the College with the public and within the legal profession will be among the Dean’s most important external challenges, in addition to fundraising. As the head of a law school within a major land-grant university, the successful candidate’s enthusiasm for the public and civic engagement mission of Ohio State will be critical. The Dean will be tasked with addressing the status of clinical faculty within the College and with continuing efforts to expand diversity and inclusion among the College’s faculty, staff, and student populations. Finally, working as a collaborative and committed university citizen with other academic and senior university leaders will be essential qualities for a successful dean.

More details are available here.

Creighton Law Seeks Dean

Creighton University School of Law, in Omaha, seeks a new dean.  The hiring announcement and call for applicants is here .  

Emory Law Seeks Dean

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Emory University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Law. The next Dean will assume leadership of a top-ranked law school defined by creativity and innovation in legal education. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of legal education as Emory University embarks upon the implementation of a an enterprise-wide strategic plan known as "One Emory: Engaged for Impact "centered on Emory's academic eminence.

Emory Law enrolls more than 1,100 students from throughout the United States and the world pursuing juris doctor, juris master, master of laws, doctor of juridical science, and master of comparative law degrees. More than 12,000 Emory Law alumni work across the globe as leaders in law, business, government, philanthropy, and education. Emory Law faculty have shaped a number of important scholarly disciplines, including law and religion, law and economics, legal history, law and society, children’s rights and family law, feminism and legal theory, global health law, and intellectual property. Emory Law combines a practical and disciplined view towards the study of law, using an individualized curriculum designed to help students discern their unique path. The law school also offers practical training through extensive experiential learning – faculty-supervised and student-led clinics; externship placements throughout the metro Atlanta area; simulation courses; and signature programs in advocacy, technological innovation, and transactional law. A student-centered focus - combined with a commitment to scholarly research, innovative programs, and practical learning - ensures that Emory Law graduates are well-prepared to make an immediate and lasting impact in the legal market upon graduation. More information about Emory Law may be found at law.emory.edu.

Emory University is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, with an international reputation for path-breaking scholarship and research, engaged teaching, and innovative health care delivery. Emory traces its roots to the 1836 founding of Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. Today, Emory’s programs are entirely nonsectarian, abiding with the conviction that education is a strong moral force in both society and the lives of individuals. Emory’s mission is “to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” and it leads through moral and ethical engagement, discovery, and innovation. For more information about Emory University, visit www.emory.edu.

Emory Law seeks candidates with significant and successful leadership experience, a record of exceptional achievement, and the skills and personal qualities to lead a top law school.

Inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest may be sent to Werner Boel, LL.M. and John Thornburgh, the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting Emory law with this search, at EmoryLawDean@wittkieffer.com. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. A complete application will include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for five references. Credential review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

We welcome your ideas or questions about the opportunity. Please feel free to contact us via email or telephone at (404) 233-1370.

South Texas Law Seeks Dean

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South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of President and Dean. The successful candidate will succeed Donald J. Guter, who will step down in August 2019 after serving with distinction since August 2009.

STCL Houston plays a vital role in the Houston community by developing skilled and ethical graduates, who are committed to the highest ideals of the legal profession. The law school has more than 15,000 alumni and more than 50 full-time faculty and 60 adjunct faculty who teach nearly 1,000 students each year. The law school has grown to become one of the largest in the nation, with a challenging curriculum and outstanding opportunities for both full-time and part-time students. STCL Houston also is devoted to maintaining a faculty and student body that reflects the rich diversity of the Houston community. Students at STCL Houston represent a broad spectrum of interests, skills, abilities, and cultural and professional backgrounds. More information about the school can be found at www.stcl.edu.

The President and Dean serves as the school’s chief executive and dean of the faculty. STCL Houston seeks candidates with a record of outstanding professional achievement in law and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Academic leadership experience is highly desirable. Candidates should have the desire and ability to represent the law school within the legal community and advance the law school’s development objectives. The President and Dean will be expected to build on the school’s record of significant achievement and lead the institution as it pursues an enhanced regional and national reputation. More information about the opportunity can be found at www.stcl.edu/president.

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, expressions of interest, or applications and they may be sent to Werner Boel, LL.M., Veena Abraham J.D., and Jessica Herrington—the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting South Texas College of Law Houston with this search—at STCLHoustonPresident@wittkieffer.com. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. A complete application will include a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for five professional references. This search will be conducted with respect for the confidentiality of candidates; references will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of the candidate. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application before January 14, 2019. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Search Committee. The anticipated starting date for the new dean is August 1, 2019.

Duquesne Law Seeks Dean

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Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Law. Under the leadership of Dean Maureen Lally-Green (who is retiring in 2019) and President Ken Gormley, a former dean of the Law School, Duquesne’s Law School continues to rise in national stature. With stable enrollments and a high bar passage rate, the Law School is strongly positioned for future success.
Founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. The dean is expected to be committed to the university’s mission, which includes “serving God by serving students,” and to support and contribute to this mission.

Candidates must be eligible to hold a senior tenured appointment in the School of Law; document an outstanding record and/or capacity as a legal scholar and educator; possess a strong understanding of skills necessary for the practice of law in an evolving profession; have an ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents; understand the dynamic and evolving environment for legal education; and possess demonstrated administrative and leadership skills.
The successful candidate will have established a reputation for high personal integrity, honesty and trustworthiness as well as the potential to enhance the rising reputation of the School of Law regionally, nationally and internationally. The dean is expected to collaborate with the Office of University Advancement in raising funds for the university as well as for the school, and to support the university’s goals articulated in its ambitious new Strategic Plan.

To obtain a more detailed profile of the position please see https://assets.storbeckpimentel.com/files/resources/duquesnelaw-dean-pd.pdf.

To make a nomination, or express interest, all confidential communications may be directed to Ms. Julie Tea, Partner, and Ms. Julie Williams-Krishnan, Senior Associate, Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, LP at DuquesneLaw@storbecksearch.com

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

North Texas Law Seeks Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

This just in - and a bit uncommon.  UNT Law is seeking external candidates for a new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs:

The University of North Texas Dallas College of Law invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law.

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law is a senior administrative position within the college of law and is the second line leader of the college of law reporting to the Dean. The Associate Dean is responsible for the academic program of the college of law including the curriculum and assessment. This position is also responsible for providing leadership to the faculty and staff, and for mentoring junior faculty. The Associate Dean will teach up to six credit hours per academic year beginning with 2019-2020.

Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications;
• JD degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated history of academic achievements in teaching, scholarship and service at the rank of professor in an ABA accredited law school.
• Earned status of tenure from an ABA accredited law school.
• Minimum of 8 years full-time experience as a tenure-track/tenured law faculty member.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Program leadership, program development and curriculum development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing faculty.

 

For further information or to apply please follow this link.

South Dakota Law Seeks Dean

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The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the School of Law. The Dean reports to the Provost and is a senior level administrator.

USD Law, South Dakota's premier and only law school, seeks an energetic, confident leader with a deep knowledge of the legal academy to serve as its Dean. The Dean will also be a capable executive with skills in fundraising and development, as well as in fiscal and human resource management. The Dean must possess the strategic acumen and personal leadership style necessary to inspire its faculty and students to continue advancement of the School of Law as part of USD.

USD Law is an intimate law school that combines a practical curriculum with a uniquely personal and engaging learning environment that prepares students for the practice of law in a changing world. Established in 1901, USD Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS). The School of Law offers several specialized course tracks and nine joint degree programs that operate in conjunction with other Master’s degree programs at USD, as well as three dual degree programs offered in partnership with Vermont Law School. The USD Law faculty and staff are leaders in their respective fields, adding first-rate quality and diverse expertise to the USD Law program. Students at USD law will find an opportunity to study in a close-knit, cooperative environment. As the only law school in the state of South Dakota, it is USD Law's task to populate the legal infrastructure of South Dakota for the benefit of its residents. Currently, there are far more law jobs in South Dakota than USD Law can fill. All of USD Law's innovative efforts in legal education have taken the school on a strong upward trajectory as recognized by a recent 14-spot leap in U.S. News & World Report rankings. More information is available at www.usd.edu/law.

Cincinnati Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Cincinnati invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Law. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Law.  The full job posting is here.

 

Northern Illinois Law Seeks Dean

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Northern Illinois University College of Law seeks a proven and dynamic academic leader with a deep knowledge of and commitment to legal education for the position of Dean of NIU Law.

NIU College of Law is dedicated to offering a high quality, legal education at an affordable price. Located just over an hour from the city of Chicago, NIU College of Law is a vibrant school focused on the student experience, experiential education, serving the public interest, diversity, and promoting collegiality within the law school community. Housed in stately Swen Parson Hall in the heart of the NIU campus, the College offers easy access to the Chicago area in a comfortable and tranquil setting for rigorous academic study. NIU College of Law is particularly proud to have been named a top law school nationally for diversity, value, and careers in public interest and government service. Class sizes are traditionally smaller to foster closer connections between students and faculty. The school’s close-knit community and alumni network also connect students to mentors and legal practitioners in Illinois and across the nation. More information can be found at www.niu.edu/law and www.niu.edu.

Internally, the Dean is expected to provide the open and collaborative leadership necessary to preserve and enhance NIU College of Law’s commitment to scholarship and outstanding, student-centered legal education. Externally, the Dean has major responsibilities for the College of Law’s relationships with alumni, the legal profession, the academy, and the larger public it serves. Creative fund raising, development initiatives, and the enhancement of NIU College of Law’s reputation will be priorities. The successful candidate must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and ordinarily should possess qualifications appropriate to a tenured professor in the College of Law. The University actively encourages applications from and nominations of women, minorities, and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Brooklyn Law Seeks Dean

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Brooklyn Law School seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean and President.

Founded in 1901 as an independent law school, Brooklyn Law School is a vibrant intellectual community emphasizing teaching excellence, scholarship, and an innovative academic program designed to prepare students for public service and private practice. Brooklyn Law School’s faculty members have earned national and international acclaim in diverse fields, including criminal law, evidence, torts, civil liberties, intellectual property, products liability, international human rights, and domestic and international corporate and commercial law. The Law School’s adjunct faculty includes leaders in government, business, the judiciary, and private practice. For more information please visit www.brooklaw.edu.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Dean and President will be a creative, dynamic, and ambitious leader with a track record of distinguished scholarly contributions to the field of law. This person must possess the organizational and leadership skills necessary to attract and retain human and financial resources, as well as a deep commitment to student success and faculty scholarship and development. The ideal candidate should have a sophisticated understanding of the changing landscape of legal education, demonstrable managerial proficiency, fundraising experience, and a vision for Brooklyn Law School’s role in the future of legal education. All applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent and must have the necessary qualifications for tenure as a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School.

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, expressions of interest, or applications and they may be sent to Werner Boel, LL.M. and Veena Abraham, J.D., the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting the Law School with this search, at BrooklynLawPresident@wittkieffer.com. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. A complete application will include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for five professional references. This search will be conducted with respect for the confidentiality of candidates; references will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of the candidate. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application before October 22, 2018. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Search Committee. The anticipated starting date for the new dean is July 1, 2019.

It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. It is also the policy of Brooklyn Law School to take affirmative action to employ, and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status, and to base all employment decisions on legitimate job requirements.