Dean, Levin College of Law

Dean, Levin College of Law

The Dean reports directly to the Provost and serves as a member of the University's senior administrative team providing strategic, operational, and intellectual leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

Fundraising and alumni engagement to assure continued financial strength and stability of the institution, and the school's connection to the profession. Representing UF Law within the University community and to external constituencies, including alumni, bench, bar, and state government. Managing operations, staff, budgeting, planning, and law school resources. Promoting and fostering continued excellence in research, teaching, service, and intellectual engagement of a committed faculty and student body.

Overseeing faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and professional development. Assessing new or entrepreneurial or interdisciplinary initiatives in the changing landscape of legal education, the legal profession, and UF Law's impact on education and training in the legal profession and broader economy.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of legal education.

The University of Florida Levin College of Law is a nationally recognized leader in legal education, scholarship, and public service. As part of the University of Florida, UF Law offers the resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and momentum of a premier public research institution. The college provides an environment where faculty and staff can advance their careers, contribute to innovative scholarship and education, and make a lasting impact on the legal profession and society.

UF Law combines academic excellence with exceptional value, earning national recognition as the #4 Best Value Law School by The National Jurist's 2025 rankings and recognition for its strong return on investment.

UF's strength lies in its comprehensive academic offerings, robust state support, and forward-thinking vision. With continuous growth and transformation, UF is dedicated to its mission "to be a premier university that the state, nation, and world look to for leadership."

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurance such as health, life, and dental as well as vacation, sick leave and personal days.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.