Dean of the College of Law

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Cincinnati in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 12, 2023. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal . TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSTING. YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH WITTKIEFFER'S CANDIDATE PORTAL.

The University of Cincinnati seeks an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Law. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Law and a member of the Council of Deans, who actively participates in the governance of the university.

Within the University, the College of Law, with an enrollment of more than 400 students, is the fourth oldest continually operating law school in the nation, and it is committed to educate leaders in the pursuit of justice and the advancement of the role of law in society. Housed in a newly-opened building in the heart of campus, the college is committed to maintaining a robust and collegial learning environment that blends theory and practice including programs and clinics that focus on social justice and public service (the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights; the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Institute for Justice, Ohio’s only Innocence Project; the Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice; the Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic; the Indigent Defense Clinic; the Legal Access Clinic); business and corporate law (the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic; the Patent and Trademark Clinic; the Corporate Law Center); trial, appellate and negotiation practice (the Sixth Circuit Clinic; the Center for Practice; and our Help Center for Hamilton County Municipal Court), and the Weaver Institute for Law and Psychiatry. The National Jurist and prelaw Magazine have named the College of Law among the top 10 public law schools for Public Service, a top 15 law school for delivering exceptional Practical Training, and a seven-time Best Value Law School. To learn more about the renowned College of Law and its history, visit http://law.uc.edu.

As the intellectual and administrative leader of the law school, the next Dean will play a key role in developing new ideas and forging consensus among stakeholders to build upon current and past successes and further strengthen the College in a changing legal market.

The Dean of the College of Law will be a visionary, an accomplished leader, and a legal professional with a clear vision for enhancing the excellence of Cincinnati Law. The Dean will also be a capable executive with skills in fiscal and human resources management as well as external relationship management that is critical for fundraising success. The Dean must have the political acumen, powers of persuasion, commitment to inclusiveness, and authentic personal leadership style necessary to advance Cincinnati Law and inspire its multiple constituencies. Proven experience as a leader of people and a successful track record as a legal educator, manager, and communicator are required for success within Cincinnati Law. The Dean will possess a J.D. degree.

In addition, the candidate will:

• provide creative and distinguished academic leadership to the College of Law and its programs, exercising extraordinary judgment and continually seeking opportunities to advance academic excellence and innovation in teaching;
• project a strong public presence and image for Cincinnati Law, promoting the accomplishments of its faculty and students to enhance its reputation in the legal community;
• work collaboratively with faculty, supporting and encouraging their efforts in scholarship, teaching, and service, with an informed understanding of the unique requirements professional schools have in these areas;
• support students, with a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a student-centered environment, including administrative processes to ensure student success, such as academic support services and professional career development;
• show deep respect for and commitment to diversity, as demonstrated by a record of promoting diversity within a student body, faculty, and administrative team;
• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and preparing lawyers to serve the public good and pursue justice;
• bring a deep understanding of the changes taking place in legal education and the legal profession, while overseeing, with the faculty, curriculum development, including programs to monitor and assess learning outcomes of students; and
• work collegially with other members of the University’s leadership team, promoting and advocating for Cincinnati Law’s place within the University community;

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. In addition, the University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application, you will be asked to provide a Contribution to Diversity of Inclusion statement.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Cincinnati in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 30, 2023.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal .

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Werner Boel and Ashlee Winters Musser

[email protected]

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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