Vice Dean, School of Law - 521862

Department/Organization
218131 - General Law Studies

Rank
Associate/Full Professor

Position Summary
The Vice Dean will act as the most senior administrator in the School of Law other than the Dean and will be responsible for advancing the School of Law's priorities and interests. In coordination with the Dean, the Vice Dean will assist with the operational management of the School of Law, including, but not limited to, strategic planning, curriculum, accreditation, student affairs, faculty affairs, alumni relations, human resources, finance and operations, and compliance. The Vice Dean will also serve as a member of the School of Law faculty.

Detailed Position Information
The Vice Dean will report to the Dean of the School of Law. The specific duties of the Vice Dean will be assigned by the Dean and may vary from time to time as the priorities of the School of Law change. The duties will include some, or all, of the following:

- Advise and assist the Dean in establishing and addressing strategic goals and priorities for the School of Law.

- Oversee assigned administrative subdivisions of the School of Law.

- Act as the Dean's designee in meetings, conferences, and events on- and off-campus when the Dean cannot be present, including senior leadership interactions with faculty, key administrators, donors, and trustees.

- Prepare or assist in the preparation of written documents such as accreditation reports and self-studies.

- Teach law courses as assigned.

- Serve on University and Law School committees.

- Assist in faculty and administrative searches.

- Manage ad hoc and ongoing tasks and initiatives.

- Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Dean.

This is a year-round (12 month) position. Salary, benefits, and research support will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law; the position will remain open until filled. Questions should be directed to Dean William Brewbaker, chair of the Vice Dean Hiring Committee, at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications
Possess a J.D., Ph.D., or other equivalent degree related to the study of law.
Significant experience as a faculty member at an ABA-accredited school of law or other significant experience in higher education administration.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership ability.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Please submit resume/CV and letter of interest.

About the Division/College/School
If you are interested in joining an outstanding law school with a strong academic community, enviable student bar passage and employment rates, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and curricular offerings with breadth and depth, all within a supportive and diverse environment, then Alabama Law is the place for you.

Alabama Law has long been an excellent place to seriously engage in both teaching and scholarship, and the academic community is taking notice. Members of our faculty are engaging a wide range of issues that are at the heart of debates over substantive and procedural law, public policy, historical understandings, and philosophical values. Their scholarship is published in leading university presses including Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton, Yale, and NYU.

Our faculty’s academic engagement benefits our students, not only in the classroom but also as they enter the profession. Employment numbers for Alabama Law graduates nationwide continue to be a solid marker of the quality of our students and of the education they receive here. Recent data also indicate that Alabama Law is ranked among the top law schools for the percentage of graduates who secure federal judicial clerkships.

At the heart of what makes Alabama Law a superb place are our people—faculty, staff, and students. Here, you will find an impressive, motivated, and diverse community of colleagues. You can see and hear their contributions, not only in classrooms and hallways, but in other venues across the nation.

About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf