St. Mary's University - Dean School of Law

St. Mary’s University Dean of the School of Law

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist St. Mary’s University in its search for Dean of the School of Law.

For full consideration, please apply by September 9, 2026.

St. Mary's University, a Catholic and Marianist institution, seeks an accomplished and collaborative leader to serve as Dean of the School of Law. The next Dean will help shape the future of an institution with a proud history, a growing national profile, and a clear vision for continued excellence.

• An understanding of legal education in the context of a Catholic and Marianist university and a commitment to advancing the mission of St. Mary’s University and the School of Law.
• A J.D. or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, professional achievement and service appropriate for appointment as a tenthured member of the law faculty.
• Significant experience in legal education, including an understanding of ABA accreditation standards, bar passage, student success, faculty governance, curriculum and the evolving needs of the legal profession.
• Demonstrated administrative leadership experience, including responsibility for personnel supervision, faculty or staff evaluation, budget oversight, planning and resource allocation.
• Evidence of the ability to recruit, retain, support, and develop a strong faculty committed to teaching, scholarship, service and student success.
• Experience advancing enrollment, academic quality, bar passage, career outcomes, and student support in a complex and competitive legal education environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, University leadership, alumni, members of the bench and bar and other external partners.
• Experience with assessment, accreditation, program review, strategic planning and data-informed decision-making.
• A record of effective external engagement, including alumni relations, advancement, professional partnerships, and public representation of an institution or academic unit.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to inclusive excellence, access to legal education, professional formation and the success of all students.

St. Mary’s University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.