Assistant Dean, International Affairs

The University of Michigan Law School (Ann Arbor, USA) is seeking applications from exceptional individuals for the position of Assistant Dean for International Affairs.

The Law School, founded in 1859, is one of the world’s leading institutions of legal education and a long time pioneer in preparing its students for the global practice of law.  It has stood at the forefront of global legal education through its faculty, one third of whom teach in international, comparative, and foreign law; a student body keenly interested in global legal practice; a 150-year history of engagement with foreign legal institutions and students; a path-breaking international curriculum; an extremely selective graduate LLM and SJD program for foreign students; clinical opportunities to work on transnational problems; a large network of alumni around the world in leading legal, policy, business, and academic positions; long-term institutional ties with major foreign law schools, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations; numerous programs and fellowships for study and work abroad; and close integration with other schools and departments of the University of Michigan focusing on international studies.

Responsibilities 

The Assistant Dean will exercise overall responsibility for the daily operation and strategic development of the Law School’s international programs, initiatives, and outreach.

Required Qualifications 

The Law School is seeking applications from individuals with the following qualifications:

• J.D. or LL.M. or equivalent degree (including suitable M.A. or Ph.D.);
• significant experience in legal practice, legal education, or law-related work;
• cross-cultural competency;
• substantial organizational and administrative experience, including giving close attention to program management details and offering sustained follow-up on initiatives, as well as basic budget management;
• interpersonal skills for interaction  and collaboration with, and support for, diverse stakeholders in the Law School’s and University’s global mission, including students, faculty, administrators, and alumni;
• eagerness and talent for representing the Law School externally, including with alumni, visitors, donors and potential donors, and representatives of other institutions in the U.S. and abroad;
• capacity for creative and strategic thinking as well as program development regarding future global initiatives. 

Desired Qualifications* 

 Additional preferred attributes include foreign language competency. 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, and a list of references by email attachment to Shawna McManus, Director of Human Resources, University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, email mcmanus@umich.edu. 

Applications will be reviewed beginning July 30, 2015.  Position will be open until filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement 

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.