Dean, Levin College of Law

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Florida's Levin College of Law seeks a Dean to lead the law school’s academic and administrative functions, oversee faculty and staff development, and guide budgeting and operations.

The Dean will engage with alumni and external stakeholders to advance UF Law's mission, uphold legal education standards, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in Florida.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent terminal law degree with distinguished scholarship.
• Significant leadership experience in academic or legal settings.
• Experience in law school administration, governance, and faculty development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and intellectual leadership as the chief academic and administrative officer.
• Lead fundraising efforts and alumni engagement to ensure financial stability and professional connections.
• Manage faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and professional development.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource management for the law school.
• Represent UF Law to university officials, legal professionals, and government entities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Governance

Education

J.D. or equivalent terminal law degree

Job description

The University of Florida is hiring a Dean for the Levin College of Law. The Dean will lead the law school’s academic and administrative functions, oversee faculty and staff development, manage budgeting and operations, and engage with alumni and external stakeholders to advance the institution’s mission and reputation.

Highlights

• Provide strategic, operational, and intellectual leadership as the chief academic and administrative officer.
• Lead fundraising efforts and alumni engagement to ensure financial stability and professional connections.
• Manage faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and professional development.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource management for the law school.
• Represent UF Law to university officials, legal professionals, and government entities.
• Possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent terminal law degree with distinguished academic scholarship and significant leadership experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of the evolving legal education landscape and legal profession.
• Promote faculty governance, collegiality, and foster interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Compensation is competitive and based on experience and education, with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Engage with alumni, bench and bar members, and support student employment outcomes.