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The University of Idaho (U of I) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader with a record of significant impact to serve as the next dean of the College of Law (COL). The dean will effectively promote and foster academic excellence, manage enrollment, enhance research and scholarship, participate in strategic planning, engage with key constituencies and stakeholders, expand sources of revenue and philanthropy, and work with the University and other colleges on interdisciplinary and innovative collaboration.
Job Responsibility:
Develop a Vision for College of Law
Build a Stronger College of Law Community
Embrace Innovation in Student-Focused Legal Education
Grow Engagement with Alumni and External Constituents
Elevate College of Law’s Reputation and Visibility
Oversee and implement policies and priorities of the college and university
Lead the college faculty in the development of policies and priorities governing the academic programs of the college
Facilitate the appropriate inclusion of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in the college decision-making processes
Employ strategies to implement objectives and achieve the strategic goals while carrying out the mission of the college.
Requirements:
An earned terminal degree from an accredited law school
Accomplishments and experience to merit an appointment with tenure and rank of full professor at COL, or truly exemplary accomplishments in the legal field otherwise commensurate with the dean’s role and responsibilities
Leadership experience including personnel management, resource management (finances, facilities, equipment, etc.), and quality programming / delivery.
Nice to have:
Experience leading original initiatives focused on improving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, mentoring, and/or student success
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 robust 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
Experience teaching and/or serving students, especially in a legal academic environment
A record of engagement with important legal issues or questions, whether through academic scholarship, engagement in public discourse, or other forms of meaningful advocacy, as well as a commitment to the value of research and academic freedom
Experience executing the mission of a land-grant university.