| The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Law. Located on an active 516-acre campus in Grand Forks, ND, a vibrant college town of 60,000 residents, UND has a student enrollment of over 15,000 and offers more than 225 fields of study across nine colleges. UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has achieved the Carnegie classification of Very High Research Activity (R1) with over $182 million in research expenditures.Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the leader of the state’s only law school. The incoming Dean of the School of Law will have the opportunity to build on the long-standing tradition of excellence within the School; to work alongside both internal and external partners and stakeholders to increase and enhance the mission of the School; and to lead the School through a period of enrollment growth, program expansion, and increasing visibility across the state of North Dakota. Enhancing access and opportunity for students and faculty through alumni and donor relations will be essential in the coming years as the University engages in robust capital campaigning and relationship building, as will bringing key programmatic opportunities to the students of the School that will position them — and the School — for ongoing service to the state and the region.
The successful candidate must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or other terminal degree in law and at least ten years of accomplishments in progressive and increasingly complex leadership roles in higher education, the practice of law, or a related field. They must also be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction in the United States. More information, including a position profile with a full description of preferred qualifications and key qualities, is available at https://apptrkr.com/6250180. The anticipated starting date of the new Dean will be January 1, 2026, or as soon as reasonable thereafter. Please Note: The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement, Veterans Preference information, Clery Act disclosure, and the confidentiality of application materials statement related to this position can also be found within the full job advertisement link above. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest may be sent in complete confidence to [email protected]. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by August 4, 2025. The UND Dean of the School of Law Search Committee is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo ([email protected]) and Chris Butler ([email protected]). |
