Dean, College of Law

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) seeks a collaborative, results driven, and effective leader in legal education to serve as the next Dean of the College of Law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of academic leadership, team development, organizational growth, and advancing innovation. Equally important, the next Dean must lead with a student-first philosophy, prioritizing student learning, wellbeing, preparedness, and opportunity at the heart of every initiative. The Dean must be prepared to work closely with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to further strengthen the College’s role as a leader in legal education and service.

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean is the chief executive officer of the College of Law. The Dean works with faculty and staff to represent the College's programs, curriculum, and vision; oversees the strategic plan, advancement, and budget development; and guides resource allocation, teaching, research, service, outreach, and administration.

The Dean also provides leadership and advocacy for faculty and staff recruitment, professional development, evaluation, and retention; enrollment planning, student recruitment and retention and; program review and accreditation. In addition to supporting shared governance and promoting a collegial environment, the Dean actively encourages and supports cross-department and cross-college collaboration in teaching, creative activity, and scholarship. Also, the Dean will take on a leading role in ensuring sufficient bar exam preparation through programmatic enhancements. The Dean serves as a member of the Academic Dean’s Council, working collaboratively with a team of deans and academic affairs administrators.

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