Dean of Law

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Dean of College of Law Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Law at DePaul University. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the changing landscape of legal education, including the impact of globalization and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the College of Law in achieving its strategic priorities, including increasing financial resources and enhancing fiscal sustainability, raising the profile of the College, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff, and strengthening co-curricular experiences.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to advance the College's mission and goals.
  • Partner with faculty, staff, and students to determine and implement effective strategies to enhance the College's visibility and reputation.
  • Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contribute to the University's goals to attract, support, and retain students, faculty, and staff from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Collaborate with other colleges and administrative units to advance the University's mission and goals.

Requirements:

  • A terminal degree and work experience as a law school administrator and in a wider university context.
  • A record of successful and impactful fundraising from various sources.
  • An understanding of and respect for the Catholic, Vincentian, and urban mission of the University.
  • A clear ambition on behalf of an institution and its constituencies.
  • An appreciation for and dedication to shared governance.
  • A desire to work collaboratively with other colleges and administrative units.
  • An understanding of the changing landscape of legal education.
  • Connections across the legal professional at the national and international levels.
  • A collaborative leadership style and ability to delegate to an experienced administrative team.
  • A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.
  • A facility communicating and working across constituencies.
  • A commitment to open inquiry and intellectual pluralism.
  • Experience engaging in healthy debate and maintaining a spirit of mutual respect.
  • A track record of effective partnership building with organizations, corporations, foundations, and other external entities.
  • A communication style that values listening, transparency, and frequent engagement.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, a generous retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation, and sick leave, and major holidays off.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to lead a talented and dedicated team of faculty and staff.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including a CV and a letter of interest, to Julie E. Tea, Managing Director, and Anne E. Koellhoffer, Managing Associate, at DePaulLawDean@storbecksearch.com. For more information, please visit https://www.dsgco.com/search/20691-depaul-university-dean-college-of-law/.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.



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