Associate Dean (School of Law)

University of West Los Angeles (UWLA); Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UWLA in Inglewood, CA invites applications for Associate Dean of the School of Law. The role reports to the Dean, supports policy implementation, and champions a data-driven culture of assessment to advance the program.

Key duties include academic affairs and curriculum oversight, accreditation processes, faculty recruitment and development, student admissions and advising, and daily administration. The successful candidate will lead with strategic planning and ensure inclusive, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• 1-year academic leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of law school education and pedagogy.
• Experience in academic administration.
• Willingness to work in Los Angeles area (LA/ Culver City/ Woodland Hills).

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal graduate education, curriculum development, and accreditation.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, hiring, retention, and development.
• Assist with student admissions, advising, and resolving academic or disciplinary concerns.
• Support strategic planning, policy management, accreditation, and institutional research.
• Promote data-guided assessment and UWLA’s diverse student body needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Discretion & professionalism

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Associate Dean (School of Law)

University of West Los Angeles (UWLA)

Location: Inglewood, CA

Position Overview

The University of West Los Angeles (UWLA) is seeking a motivated and strategically minded Associate Dean that will report directly to the Dean of the School of Law.

This role is responsible for implementing the Dean’s policies, ensuring policy compliance while supporting the Dean’s leadership, and fostering a data guided and documented academic culture of assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Affairs & Curriculum

Assist the Dean with overseeing legal graduate education, curriculum development, and the accreditation processes.

Faculty Affairs:

Assist the Dean with faculty recruitment, hiring, retention, and development.

Student & Program Operations

Assist the Dean with student admissions, advising, and resolving academic or disciplinary concerns. With the support of the Dean, lead daily operations and execution of the School of Law administration academically and non-academically (Career Service, etc.).

Administration:

Assist the Dean with implementing strategic planning, policy management, accreditation, and Institutional Research and assessment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the transformative value of education and a student success centric view that enables them to be sensitive to UWLA’s diverse student body’s needs to increase their success in completing UWLA’s JD program and ultimate admission to the California Bar.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor Degree
• 1-year, academic experience including leadership
• Strong knowledge of law school education and andragogy/pedagogy
• Experience in academic administration
• Ability to come into the office in Los Angeles/Culver City or Woodland Hills.

Preferred

• California Bar Membership
• Familiarity with academic assessment
• Experience in the Private For-Profit sector
• Familiarity with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal civil rights law (20 U.S.C. §1681-§1688)
• Familiarity with the WCSUC accreditation process
• Familiarity with the California Bar Accredited Law School accreditation process
• Familiarity with the BPPE approval process

Key Competencies

• Strategic/Critical thinking
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• High discretion and professionalism
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off. The salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 per year, based on a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay at hire. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience and skills.

Why UWLA

Join a mission-driven institution dedicated to student success and global impact. This is an opportunity to build and shape legal education in California.

UWLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.