Dean of Law

Dean of Law

About the Company

Reputable public university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1785

Employees

Categories

- Education
- Higher Education
- Universities
- University of New Brunswick

Specialties

- undergraduate education
- graduate studies
- entrepreneurship
- and research

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean of Law to lead its Faculty of Law and Law Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction, advancing academic programming, and fostering research excellence. This role requires a forward-thinking and collaborative leader with a strong scholarly record, an advanced degree in law, and a proven ability to manage budgets and support faculty engagement.

The Dean will also be a key ambassador for the faculty, strengthening relationships with alumni and advancing the institution's influence regionally and nationally. External responsibilities include active engagement within the legal community and collaboration with various legal and educational bodies.

Applicants for the Dean of Law position at the company should have a background in leadership, strategic planning, and a demonstrated capacity for relationship-building, fundraising, and advocacy. The role demands a candidate who can balance academic priorities, strategic initiatives, operational effectiveness, and community engagement. Experience in legal education, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a strong network within the legal profession are highly valued.

The Dean will be expected to guide the Faculty and Law Library in a collegial and collaborative environment, with a focus on enhancing the overall student experience and preparing graduates for the evolving demands of the legal profession.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost and Vice President Academic

Functions

- Education/Academic Administration