Dean

Department: School of Law-360001

Career Area: Academic Administration

Posting Open Date: 01/16/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Dean

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

Vacancy : NF0009496

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Proposed

Start Date:

05/01/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship;

to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Dean of the Law School is the school’s Chief Academic Officer and will provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the school. The dean is responsible for advancing the academic mission and vision of the school. He/she will increase the strength and vitality of the school’s educational and scholarly mission by promoting the recruitment and retention of creative and distinguished faculty, while developing resources to support their teaching, research, and scholarly activities.

The dean is also responsible for leading the recruitment and retention efforts for attracting high caliber law and graduate students, providing them with superior academic and professional experience. Lead all administrative efforts of the school including development of the school’s budget, academic policy development, curriculum development, facilities management, etc. The dean will enhance the financial stability and growth of the school and develop its economic resources as well as implement effective development activities.

Provide leadership and guidance in fiscal and personnel matters to the school’s department center program administrative managers and program staff;
Supervise a staff of permanent and temporary employees. Represent the school in furthering the university’s strategic objectives. Represent the school to external constituents. The dean will enhance engagement with local, state, national and international communities.

An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.

An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.

• A distinguished record of academic…