George Washington University
Assistant Dean, Privacy and Technology Law Program
George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation's capital and one of the most prestigious law schools in the country. GW Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is situated in the tree-laden downtown Washington, DC neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.GW Law's Center for Law and Technology (GWCLT) oversees and coordinates two of the law school's preeminent programs: (i) Intellectual Property Law (IP), and (ii) Privacy and Technology Law (PT). GWCLT currently serves J.D., LL.M., S.J.D., and M.S.L. students in the area of IP Law, and J.D. students in the area of PT Law. The IP and PT programs are individually managed but form the GWCLT together.The PT program combined full-time and adjunct faculty teach over 20 courses in privacy and technology law each academic year. These courses include foundational courses such as Information Privacy Law, Cybersecurity Law and Policy, Internet Law, and Artificial Intelligence Law to a wide array of advanced courses and seminars on specialized topics including Consumer Protection Law, Computer Crime, Blockchain Law and Global Privacy. Our full-time faculty have published extensive scholarship in the area of Privacy and Technology Law.The Privacy and Technology Law Program enjoys a strong relationship with other law schools, Associations, federal agencies, law firms, corporations, and other professional organizations engaged in privacy and technology law. The PT Program sponsors and supports two student-managed law journals, The George Washington University Journal for Law and Technology (JOLT) and the Federal Communications Law Journal (FCLJ). Many of GW Law's J.D. and LL.M. students come to GW Law from across the United States as well as from distant countries.The GWCLT, including the PT program, produces a broad range of conferences, lectures, and scholarship in the area of privacy and technology law and related topics.Responsibilities:The Assistant Dean for Privacy and Technology Law's duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Educate students in the field of privacy and technology law and support those seeking careers in the field.Maintain appropriate curricular offerings taking into consideration faculty guidance, sound pedagogical principles, student interests, and employment trends.Identify, recommend for hire, and support adjunct faculty as needed to meet curricular goals. Review adjunct faculty course evaluations each semester and address any concerns identified.Provide academic and career advising to students, both one-on-one and through group events, publications, or other means.Administer the Recognition of a JD Concentration in Privacy, Data Security, and Technology Law.Establish two new graduate level programs in privacy and technology law: (i) an LLM in Privacy and Technology Law, and (ii) a Masters of Studies in Law in Privacy and Technology Law.Supervise students' independent legal writing projects and assist students seeking publication of their work.Assist in identifying and creating new internship opportunities for current students.Assist students in gaining full-time employment after law school.As appropriate, pair students with alumni in the privacy and technology field for informational meetings, mock interviews, or other mentoring.Potentially teach a course on Privacy and Technology Law each year.
Program Administration:Establish a Privacy and Technology Law Advisory Council (PTAC).Work with appointed alumni leaders and Alumni Relations Staff to organize, fund, and market events.Coordinate alumni leaders as needed.Organize and market Privacy and Technology Law events to elevate GW's academic reputation.Publicize the GWCLT program and the work of Privacy and Technology Law faculty and students.Help to build, maintain, and support new initiatives related to Privacy and Technology Law.Work with the Law School Dean's office, Development Office, GWCLT faculty, and alumni to enhance fundraising.Create opportunities to promote and showcase the scholarly work and achievements of the GWCLT faculty and students.Organize and support conferences, symposia, and other scholarly, professional, and public-facing projects and events.
Administrative Support:Assist the Associate Dean for IP Law in managing GWCLT's budget.Monitor and adjust the program's policies and procedures as needed.Work closely with the Development and Alumni Relations Office to maintain positive alumni relations.Attend bar, organizational, and public meetings to obtain exposure and recognition for the program.Cultivate and implement efforts designed to enhance non-J.D. tuition revenue sources.Serve as liaison and principal contact for students, prospective students, visiting scholars, and other visitors regarding the program.
Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Dean or the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the faculty of the GWCLT Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 7 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
J.D. degree is strongly preferred.Significant experience in legal education and/or law practice in privacy and technology law.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work creatively within broad program goals.
Hiring Range
$120,862.67 - $202,964.70
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
GW Law School (LAW)
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00 pm
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Job Description Summary:Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation's capital and one of the most prestigious law schools in the country. GW Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is situated in the tree-laden downtown Washington, DC neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.GW Law's Center for Law and Technology (GWCLT) oversees and coordinates two of the law school's preeminent programs: (i) Intellectual Property Law (IP), and (ii) Privacy and Technology Law (PT). GWCLT currently serves J.D., LL.M., S.J.D., and M.S.L. students in the area of IP Law, and J.D. students in the area of PT Law. The IP and PT programs are individually managed but form the GWCLT together.The PT program combined full-time and adjunct faculty teach over 20 courses in privacy and technology law each academic year. These courses include foundational courses such as Information Privacy Law, Cybersecurity Law and Policy, Internet Law, and Artificial Intelligence Law to a wide array of advanced courses and seminars on specialized topics including Consumer Protection Law, Computer Crime, Blockchain Law and Global Privacy. Our full-time faculty have published extensive scholarship in the area of Privacy and Technology Law.The Privacy and Technology Law Program enjoys a strong relationship with other law schools, Associations, federal agencies, law firms, corporations, and other professional organizations engaged in privacy and technology law. The PT Program sponsors and supports two student-managed law journals, The George Washington University Journal for Law and Technology (JOLT) and the Federal Communications Law Journal (FCLJ). Many of GW Law's J.D. and LL.M. students come to GW Law from across the United States as well as from distant countries.The GWCLT, including the PT program, produces a broad range of conferences, lectures, and scholarship in the area of privacy and technology law and related topics.Responsibilities:The Assistant Dean for Privacy and Technology Law's duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Educate students in the field of privacy and technology law and support those seeking careers in the field.Maintain appropriate curricular offerings taking into consideration faculty guidance, sound pedagogical principles, student interests, and employment trends.Identify, recommend for hire, and support adjunct faculty as needed to meet curricular goals. Review adjunct faculty course evaluations each semester and address any concerns identified.Provide academic and career advising to students, both one-on-one and through group events, publications, or other means.Administer the Recognition of a JD Concentration in Privacy, Data Security, and Technology Law.Establish two new graduate level programs in privacy and technology law: (i) an LLM in Privacy and Technology Law, and (ii) a Masters of Studies in Law in Privacy and Technology Law.Supervise students' independent legal writing projects and assist students seeking publication of their work.Assist in identifying and creating new internship opportunities for current students.Assist students in gaining full-time employment after law school.As appropriate, pair students with alumni in the privacy and technology field for informational meetings, mock interviews, or other mentoring.Potentially teach a course on Privacy and Technology Law each year.
Program Administration:Establish a Privacy and Technology Law Advisory Council (PTAC).Work with appointed alumni leaders and Alumni Relations Staff to organize, fund, and market events.Coordinate alumni leaders as needed.Organize and market Privacy and Technology Law events to elevate GW's academic reputation.Publicize the GWCLT program and the work of Privacy and Technology Law faculty and students.Help to build, maintain, and support new initiatives related to Privacy and Technology Law.Work with the Law School Dean's office, Development Office, GWCLT faculty, and alumni to enhance fundraising.Create opportunities to promote and showcase the scholarly work and achievements of the GWCLT faculty and students.Organize and support conferences, symposia, and other scholarly, professional, and public-facing projects and events.
Administrative Support:Assist the Associate Dean for IP Law in managing GWCLT's budget.Monitor and adjust the program's policies and procedures as needed.Work closely with the Development and Alumni Relations Office to maintain positive alumni relations.Attend bar, organizational, and public meetings to obtain exposure and recognition for the program.Cultivate and implement efforts designed to enhance non-J.D. tuition revenue sources.Serve as liaison and principal contact for students, prospective students, visiting scholars, and other visitors regarding the program.
Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Dean or the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the faculty of the GWCLT Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 7 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
J.D. degree is strongly preferred.Significant experience in legal education and/or law practice in privacy and technology law.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work creatively within broad program goals.
Hiring Range
$120,862.67 - $202,964.70
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
GW Law School (LAW)
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00 pm
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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