Dean of the College of Law

Dean of the College of Law West Virginia University (WVU) invites nominations and applications for an innovative and charismaticWilliam J. Maier, Jr. Dean of the College of Law. As a land-grant institution designated with very highresearch activity (Rl) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, WVU seeks a leader with a vision that places a priority on community, educational rigor, traditional and applied scholarship, global presence, and the public interest, particularly in service to the state through clinics, pro-bono,and public-interest opportunities The Dean is the College’s chief academic and administrative officer and reports to the incoming Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Beverly Wendland. As the College’s chief academic officer, theDean provides intellectual and administrative leadership, guiding the College in its commitment to innovative, relevant education for current and future generations of students. Specifically, the Dean’s responsibilitiesinclude consulting with and empowering faculty to revise and develop curricula; maintaining high standards of teaching, research, and service; administering the College’s budget; recruiting faculty; taking a leading role in other faculty personnel matters, including tenure, promotion, and renewal; and advocating for the College at the University and national level. The next dean must be visionary, politically astute, committed to public service, and possess the enthusiasm and emotional intelligence necessary to advance WVU Law and inspire its multiple constituencies. The idealcandidate will possess proven experience as an innovative, collaborative, and accomplished leader with asuccessful record of advancing complex organizations or institutions. Such experience may have beengained on the bench, before the judiciary, in government or non-profit service, in business, or academe. Thenew dean must prioritize and be able to maintain and develop good relations with legislators, the Bar, stateagencies, alumni, and donors. Candidates must possess a J.D. or its equivalent from an accredited institution and a record of accomplishments (academic or experiential) to qualify for appointment at the rank of Professor. How to ApplyGreenwood Asher & Associates is assisting WVU in this search. Applications and nominations are nowbeing accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Julie Holley and Maggie Mayes. Julie Maggie West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.