University of Arkansas School of Law - Dean

The University of Arkansas School of Law is seeking a transformative academic leader to serve as its next dean. The ideal candidate will elevate the law school’s profile on a local, regional and national level as part of Arkansas’ flagship, land-grant university and will demonstrate a strong commitment to legal scholarship, professional development, and public service.

This position is a critical leadership opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual who brings vision, energy, and a strong record of achievement in legal education and administration. The next dean will play a major role in setting the school’s strategic direction, enhancing the school's national visibility, sustaining academic excellence, fostering student success, and cultivating strong, collaborative relationships on campus and with external stakeholders.

The dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the School of Law and will report directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The dean will provide overall leadership and administrative oversight for the School of Law, including the development and implementation of academic and research programs, fundraising and advancement initiatives, strategic planning, budget management, faculty and staff development, student recruitment, retention and support, alumni engagement, and external partnerships with government, nonprofit, and corporate entities.

This role requires a visionary leader who values shared governance, transparency, and integrity of the highest degree.

More information is available here: https://provost.uark.edu/academic-leadership-searches/law/position-description.php