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Willamette University College of Law seeks Dean

Willamette University College of Law invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Law.

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The Position:

The dean of the College of Law will be committed to excellence in teaching and pedagogy, research and scholarly productivity, and service. The dean will serve as a broker and architect of partnerships within the university and across the larger community to facilitate excellence and encourage innovation as the institution embraces its university identity. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff; to raise funds to support the college and its initiatives; to manage budgets effectively; and to engage effectively with a variety of local, state and national stakeholders.

 

University of Hawai‘i Law Seeks Dean

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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) seeks a motivated, dynamic, and experienced visionary leader to serve as Dean of the William S. Richardson School of Law (Law School). Building upon the many strengths of the University, as well as the unique attributes of Hawai‘i and its distinctively multi-cultural and diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff, the successful candidate has an exciting opportunity to lead the Law School in becoming a stronger intellectual presence in Hawai‘i and beyond.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will provide leadership and guidance in all aspects of the Law School, including positioning the School locally, nationally, and globally; maximizing the benefit of its multi-cultural and Pacific Island environment; intellectual development; fundraising; and management of all aspects of the Law School operations. As a senior member of the Provost’s team, the Dean is expected to ensure the mission and goals of the Law School are aligned with and supportive of the vision and strategic mission of UH Mānoa and the University of Hawai‘i System, and therefore judiciously balance the best interests of the School with those of the campus, the system, and the community.

The Law School is dedicated to excellence in legal education and scholarship, and the promotion of social justice, ethical responsibility, and public service. It places special importance on the students’ understanding and application of the laws affecting the unique history, diversity, and ecosystems of the State of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Region. Many of its programs and clinics including Environmental Law, Native Hawaiian Law, Pacific-Asian Legal and International Studies, and Elder Law programs are nationally and globally recognized. The faculty, staff, and students are engaged in outstanding scholarship, practice, and/or service.

Katharine Schaffzin Appointed Dean at Memphis

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law has announced that it has appointed Katharine Traylor ("Kate") Schaffzin as Dean.  She had served as Interim Dean over the past year, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs the year before that.  She is Memphis Law's first woman dean.  Congratulations!

David Yellen Resigns as Marist President

Former Loyola-Chicago and Hofstra law dean, David Yellen, resigned unexpectedly from his position as president of Marist College last year.  He had been in the role since 2016.  The interim president, Dennis Murray,  served as Marist's president  for 37 years before Yellen took the helm.  No doubt Murray was a very tough person to succeed - and presumably there are some people who are very happy to see things return to "normal."

NCCU Law Seeks Dean

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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.

As the nation’s first public liberal arts institution founded for African-Americans, NCCU has provided premier education through comprehensive programming at the baccalaureate, masters, professional and doctoral levels for more than a century. NCCU is part of the 17-campus University of North Carolina (UNC) system, and located in Durham, North Carolina’s acclaimed Research Triangle area.

Established in 1939, North Carolina Central University’s School of Law offers two programs leading to the Juris Doctor degree: a full-time day program and a part-time evening program. The School of Law provides an opportunity for an outstanding legal education to those who continue to be underrepresented in the legal profession.

The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, tenacious drive and service-oriented heart. It is important that the next Dean be an advocate for the Law School’s founding mission: to provide a high quality, personalized, practice-oriented and affordable legal education to
historically underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds in order to help diversify the legal profession. The Dean will work closely with the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and other deans and academic leaders, under the overall University leadership of Chancellor Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye.

More information about the position requirements, the leadership agenda, and the application process can be found in the position profile here.  The NCCU School of Law web site is here and the University’s web site is here. 

The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. For a confidential discussion of this position prior to applying or nominating, please contact John Garland, Senior Consultant, jwg@academic-search.com or William F. Howard, Vice President and Senior Consultant, wfh@academic-search.com. The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by August 26, 2019 can be assured full consideration. Materials should include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five professional references. Materials may be sent to NCCULawDean@academic-search.com.

North Carolina Central University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Moreover, North Carolina Central University is open to people of all races.

Elena Langan Named Dean of Touro Law

The Touro College and University System has announced that Elena B. Langan has been appointed dean of its law school.  Langan, who is currently the dean of Concordia Law, in Boise, will assume her new position in August.  She holds a JD from the University of Maryland.

Susan Freiwald Named Dean of USF Law

The University of San Francisco School of Law announced that Interim Dean Susan Freiwald has been named to the position permanently.  Freiwald, who holds a JD from Harvard, took over on an interim basis last summer.

Tony Varona Named Dean of Miami Law

The University of Miami School of Law has named American University law professor Anthony Varona as its new dean. Varona previously served as both vice dean and associate dean for faculty and academic affairs at American.   He holds a JD from Boston College and an LLM from Georgetown.

Dean Jose Frontera Named VP at Pontifical Catholic

Dean Jose Frontera, of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law, has been named the university's new vice-president of finance and administration.  He has been replaced by an interim dean, Fernando Moreno, who was previously the law school's associate dean.

Dean Jennifer Brown Named Quinnipiac Interim Provost

Quinnipiac Law Dean Jen Brown has been named the university's interim EVP and provost, effective this month.  During her time in university administration, former dean Brad Saxton will helm the law school.  

Joseph Harroz Named Interim President of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma College of Law dean, Joseph Harroz Jr., has been named the interim president of the university.  He will serve for at least 15 months.  Harroz has been the dean of the law school since 2010.  An interim dean of the law school will be announced shortly. 

Charlie Rose Named Dean of Ohio Northern Law

Ohio Northern University has announced that Professor Charles Rose III will be the new dean of its law school, effective this summer.  Rose, who directs the well-regarded trial advocacy program at Stetson Law, holds a JD from Notre Dame Law.  

Mary Davis Named Interim Dean of Kentucky Law

No, no, no.  Dean David Brennen hasn't suddenly decided to leave his post at the University of Kentucky College of Law.  Actually, he will be an ACE Fellow next year.  In order for him to devote his full attention to the task, the University has appointed Professor Mary Smith as the interim dean for the coming school year.  She holds a JD from Wake Forest.

Mary Anne Bobinski Named Emory Law Dean

Emory University School of Law has announced that Professor Mary Anne Bobinski of the University of British Columbia law school will be its next dean.  Bobinski served as dean of UBC law from 2003 to 2015.  She holds a JD and Ph.D from SUNY Buffalo and an LLM from Harvard.

Nicola Booth Perry Named Interim Dean at FAMU Law

Florida A&M University has named Professor Nicola Booth Perry its interim dean of the law school.  She takes over from interim dean LeRoy Purnell.  Booth Perry holds a JD from Florida State Law.

Dean Curtis Bridgeman Stepping Down at Willamette Law

Dean Curtis Bridgeman of the Willamette University School of Law has announced he will step down in the summer of 2020.  He has served as dean since 2013.  

Nebraska Law Dean Tapped as Interim Executive Vice-Chancellor

The University of Nebraska has named the dean of the law school, Richard Moberly, as its interim executive vice-chancellor, the school's chief academic officer.  During his stay in university administration, Professor Anna Shavers will serve as interim dean of the law school. 

Wendy Hensel Named Interim Provost of Georgia State

Georgia State University has announced that Dean Wendy Hensel of the law school will serve as interim provost.  Professor Leslie Wolf will serve as interim dean of the law school during Hensel's time in the provost's office.

Joshua Fershee Named Dean of Creighton Law

Creighton University announced that Professor Joshua Fershee will be the new dean of its law school, effective July 1.  Fershee is a member of the West Virginia University law faculty, and served as that school's associate dean for faculty research and development for several years.  He holds a JD from Tulane.  

Elizabeth McClanahan Named Dean of Appalachian Law

Virginia Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan, who will be retiring from the court September 1, will become the new dean of the Appalachian School of Law the next day.   She replaces Dean Sandra McGlothlin who is stepping down.  Justice McClanahan holds a JD from the University of Dayton and has served previously at ASL as a visiting faculty member.