Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Open Rank Faculty Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

The Kahn School of Law at High Point University is currently seeking a full-time faculty appointment, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities will include:

Under the supervision of the Law Dean, serving as the primary law school administrator responsible for the academic affairs of the School of Law’s J.D. program. Serving as a faculty member of the School of Law with the associated responsibilities for teaching and scholarship. Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the School of Law’s academic programs in accordance with ABA standards. Overseeing faculty recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development. Managing academic policies, curriculum development, and course scheduling. Ensuring compliance with all accreditation requirements. Fielding questions and concerns from students relating to the J.D. curriculum and academic policies. Working with the law school Dean of Students to oversee the academic integrity (honor code) standards for law students. Fostering a culture of academic excellence, and innovation in legal education among law school faculty and staff. As assigned and when appropriate, serving as the Dean’s representative on university and external committees; standing in for the Dean at meetings; and taking on any other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school Significant relevant legal education and/or legal profession experience Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the School of Law and the University Keen attention to detail Strong interpersonal, task management, time management, decision-making, and written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior academic administration experience in a law school Academic, professional, and scholarship background suitable for tenure in the

School of Law Essential Functions:

Administrative and oversight responsibility for J.D. program, including working with the law faculty on the development and management of the curriculum, the creation of the course schedule, and teaching assignments. Helping to build and maintain a collegial and collaborative environment for faculty and a positive, healthy learning environment for students. Assisting the Dean in the annual evaluation of faculty and in managing the School of Law’s tenure and promotion process. Developing and maintaining an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the University’s academic and extracurricular programs and policies and of the relevant policies and processes of accreditation and bar admissions requirements relevant to the School of Law. Supervising select law school staff as assigned by the Law Dean.

Accountability:

Reports to the Law Dean Application Instructions Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae with a complete professional and academic history. For more information, please contact Mark Martin, Dean of the School of Law, at mmartin4@highpoint.edu. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.