Dean Search
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Law.
Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean is the leader of the state’s only law school.
Dean of the School of Law Position
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Law. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the leader of the state’s only law school. The Dean will provide leadership and facilitate an environment for accomplishing strategic goals, as well as aligning the functioning of the School of Law with UND’s broader academic integrity and strategic planning: UND LEADS.
The dean is responsible, in cooperation with the Provost, for the academic and administrative planning; budgeting; administration and implementation of school and university policies; and fundraising and external relations. The Dean, in partnership with the faculty, is responsible for academic program development and review; faculty and staff recruitment; development and evaluation of faculty; and student relations.
UND seeks an exceptional, focused, and creative leader who will build upon the School of Law’s strengths to continue its growth and expansion, provide world-class educational experiences, recruit and develop outstanding faculty, and promote faculty-driven scholarly
and creative endeavors within the school. The next Dean will be a committed team player who is devoted to excellence and shared governance. The selected individual will be a consultative decision[1]maker and will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students,administrators, and community and industry partners. The Dean will have unquestioned integrity and exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
The anticipated stating date of the new Dean will be July 1, 2026, or as soon as reasonable thereafter.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please view the position profile:
Applications
Applications should include:
- Letter of interest (not more than three pages) specifically addressing the applicant’s background in relationship to the qualifications described
- Current curriculum vitae
- List of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of the working relationships with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: UNDDeanLaw@academicsearch.org
Applications received by Monday, February 2, 2026, are assured consideration.
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 at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in this application process should contact Academic Search at 202.332.4049.
Additional University information may be found at UND's Careers website.