Dean, Levin College of Law

Job no: 540854
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Executive/Director/Management
Department:24010300 - LW-ASSOC DEAN-ACADEMIC

Classification Title:
Dean, Levin College of Law

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent terminal law degree, possessing a distinguished record of academic scholarship and research, and having substantial administrative or higher-education leadership experience.

Job Description:
About the Opportunity

The Dean reports directly to the Provost and serves as a member of the University's senior administrative team providing strategic, operational, and intellectual leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fundraising and alumni engagement to assure continued financial strength and stability of the institution, and the school's connection to the profession
• Representing UF Law within the University community and to external constituencies, including alumni, bench, bar, and state government
• Managing operations, staff, budgeting, planning, and law school resources
• Promoting and fostering continued excellence in research, teaching, service, and intellectual engagement of a committed faculty and student body
• Overseeing faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and professional development
• Assessing new or entrepreneurial or interdisciplinary initiatives in the changing landscape of legal education, the legal profession, and UF Law's impact on education and training in the legal profession and broader economy
• The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of legal education.

Total Rewards

As one of the nation's top public research universities, The University of Florida is dedicated to elevating benefits offerings that support the wellbeing of faculty and staff and to be responsive to a range of individual and family needs.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurance such as health, life, and dental as well as vacation, sick leave and personal days.

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Expected Salary:

Commensurate based on experience and education.

Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent terminal law degree, possessing a distinguished record of academic scholarship and research, and having substantial administrative or higher-education leadership experience.

Preferred:

• Vision for UF Law's preeminence
• Leadership, management, interpersonal skills, and ethical compass to administrate and lead a major public law school
• Ability to work effectively with the Provost and other university officials in the enterprise of a major public university
• Intellectual depth to be a leader of scholars, academics, and teachers
• Respect for faculty governance, dialogue, and collegiality
• Ability to foster faculty and staff development, and to promote student employment outcomes
• In-depth understanding of legal education, the legal profession, and their evolving dynamics
• Ability to work effectively with alumni and members of the bench and bar, and to connect the law school to the legal profession
• Ability and strong interest in fundraising and alumni engagement

Special Instructions to Applicants:
We welcome nominations of and applications for individuals who would bring unique perspectives and experiences to support UF's mission of excellence in education, research, and student life. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Melissa Curry, Vice President for Human Resources, at [email protected].

Candidates must apply online at Careers at UF. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by August 19, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. with the following required documents:

• Cover letter summarizing experience, qualifications, and interest in this role
• A complete CV
• List of references for at least three (3) professional contacts that includes the following:
• Full name
• Current position
• Email address
• Telephone number

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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