Interim Dean

Position Summary

The interim dean (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.

* The interim dean must be tenured with rank of either associate or full professor. Depending on the finalist’s existing commitments, the allocation of job duty functions could be negotiable.

Minimum Education/Degree Required

Required Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree from an accredited university.
• Tenure and rank of associate or full professor in the college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience including: personnel management (faculty and staff), resource management (finances, facilities, equipment, etc.), and quality academic programming and delivery.
• 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 implement 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 creating a welcoming and dynamic learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.