Association of American Law Schools
Dean, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Association of American Law Schools, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Dean, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Mercy
(UDM), Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, invites applications and nominations for the position of
Dean of the School of Law . For more than a century, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has educated lawyers who are committed to the pursuit of justice, service to others, and the highest standards of the legal profession. Detroit Mercy Law fully embraces the Jesuit and Mercy heritages, welcoming students and faculty of all faith traditions, and emphasizing academic and intellectual excellence and ethical values. Detroit Mercy Law provides a rigorous education that combines theory, doctrine, ethics, transnational educational opportunities, and real-world experience. The next Dean of Detroit Mercy School of Law will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and collaborative institution deeply committed to social justice, academic excellence, and community engagement. This role demands a visionary leader who can strategically enhance the law school’s academic reputation and bar passage rates, while continuing to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Dean will be expected to prioritize relationships with faculty, alumni, and the university administration, ensuring financial stability through effective fundraising and budget management. Emphasizing the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, the Dean will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and engage with the broader legal community to elevate the school’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Dean must be adaptable to the evolving landscape of legal education, spearheading innovative programs and leveraging the strengths of Detroit Mercy Law’s unique offerings, such as its clinical program and the Canadian & American Dual JD Program. At minimum, applicants will possess a J.D. degree and will have an outstanding record of accomplishment in the legal academy, the practice of law, or the judiciary, demonstrating a level of intellectual leadership and accomplishment warranting appointment at the rank of Professor of Law. The next Dean will be a successful teacher and mentor, excel at scholarship and research, be a proven administrator, and demonstrate commitment to public service and diversity. WittKieffer is assisting University of Detroit Mercy in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by
October 21, 2024
and submitted through WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
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University of Detroit Mercy
(UDM), Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, invites applications and nominations for the position of
Dean of the School of Law . For more than a century, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has educated lawyers who are committed to the pursuit of justice, service to others, and the highest standards of the legal profession. Detroit Mercy Law fully embraces the Jesuit and Mercy heritages, welcoming students and faculty of all faith traditions, and emphasizing academic and intellectual excellence and ethical values. Detroit Mercy Law provides a rigorous education that combines theory, doctrine, ethics, transnational educational opportunities, and real-world experience. The next Dean of Detroit Mercy School of Law will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and collaborative institution deeply committed to social justice, academic excellence, and community engagement. This role demands a visionary leader who can strategically enhance the law school’s academic reputation and bar passage rates, while continuing to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Dean will be expected to prioritize relationships with faculty, alumni, and the university administration, ensuring financial stability through effective fundraising and budget management. Emphasizing the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, the Dean will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and engage with the broader legal community to elevate the school’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Dean must be adaptable to the evolving landscape of legal education, spearheading innovative programs and leveraging the strengths of Detroit Mercy Law’s unique offerings, such as its clinical program and the Canadian & American Dual JD Program. At minimum, applicants will possess a J.D. degree and will have an outstanding record of accomplishment in the legal academy, the practice of law, or the judiciary, demonstrating a level of intellectual leadership and accomplishment warranting appointment at the rank of Professor of Law. The next Dean will be a successful teacher and mentor, excel at scholarship and research, be a proven administrator, and demonstrate commitment to public service and diversity. WittKieffer is assisting University of Detroit Mercy in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by
October 21, 2024
and submitted through WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
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