University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), Michigan's largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
The next Dean of Detroit Mercy School of Law will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and collaborative institution deeply committed to social justice, academic excellence, and community engagement.
This role demands a visionary leader who can strategically enhance the law school's academic reputation and bar passage rates, while continuing to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
The Dean will be expected to prioritize relationships with faculty, alumni, and the university administration, ensuring financial stability through effective fundraising and budget management.
Emphasizing the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, the Dean will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and engage with the broader legal community to elevate the school’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The Dean must be adaptable to the evolving landscape of legal education, spearheading innovative programs and leveraging the strengths of Detroit Mercy Law’s unique offerings, such as its clinical program and the Canadian & American Dual JD Program.
This position presents a significant opportunity to influence the future direction of the law school and make a lasting impact on its students, faculty, and the greater Detroit community.
At minimum, applicants will possess a J.D. degree and will have an outstanding record of accomplishment in the legal academy, the practice of law, or the judiciary, demonstrating a level of intellectual leadership and accomplishment warranting appointment at the rank of Professor of Law.
The next Dean will be a successful teacher and mentor, excel at scholarship and research, be a proven administrator, and demonstrate commitment to public service and diversity.
WittKieffer is assisting University of Detroit Mercy in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 21, 2024 and submitted through WittKieffer's candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to :
Werner Boel, LL.M. and Ashlee Winters Musser
It is the policy of University of Detroit Mercy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment.
The University will not discriminate in employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition or disability.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including recruitment, hiring, placement, employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination.
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