Associate Dean of Programs, Faculty and Academic Affairs

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

This is a 12-month position with a reduced teaching load to 6 credits per year.

The Associate Dean of Programs, Faculty, and Academic Affairs (Associate Dean of
Programs) is responsible for aspects of the day-to-day internal operations of
the School of Law and reports directly to the Dean. The Associate Dean of
Programs, in consultation with the Dean, supervises important educational
programs and the Assistant Deans and Directors of those programs. This includes
both the residential and hybrid JD, the LLM, MSL, and Korean Non-Degree Program,
as well as Clinics and Externships. The Associate Dean of Programs is
responsible for academic matters, including faculty assignments, course
scheduling, the development and enforcement of academic policies and procedures,
and compliance with accreditation standards. The Associate Dean of Programs
should also work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Students and
Academic Success when matters or issues impact both students and faculty or
programs. The Associate Dean of Programs participates in budget planning along
with the Dean, the School of Law’s administrative units, and the Director of
Budgets and Operations. As the School of Law seeks to develop new revenue
streams not based on J.D. tuition, the Associate Dean of Faculty will assist the
Dean with strategic planning. The Associate Dean also serves as a University
liaison, dealing with other administrators effectively and representing the
School of Law on select committees. The Associate Dean will engage in other
duties from time to time, as assigned by the Dean.

The duties assigned to the “Associate Dean of Academic Affairs” in the following
provisions of the March 1, 2026 version of the University of Dayton School of
Law Policy Manual apply to the Associate Dean of Programs:
The duties assigned to the “Associate Dean of Academic Affairs” in the following
provisions of the March 1, 2026 version of the University of Dayton School of
Law Policy Manual apply to the Associate Dean of Programs:
● 4.1.7 [Record Keeping]
● 4.8.5 [Manner of Grading for J.D. Program]
● 4.8.6 [Student Evaluations for J.D. Program]
● 4.9.3 [Examinations: Responsibility for J.D. Program]
● 4.9.6 [Examinations: Grading for J.D. Program]
● 4.10.2.7 [Deviation from the Mandatory Grading Norms for J.D. Program]
● 6.3.4 [Manner of Grading for LL.M. Program]
● 6.3.5 [Student Evaluations for LL.M. Program]
● 6.4.6 [Examinations: Grading for LL.M. Program]
● 6.9.3 [Examinations: Responsibility for LL.M. Program]
● 8.3.4 [Manner of Grading for LL.M. Program]
● 8.3.5 [Student Evaluations for M.S.L. Program]
● 8.4.3 [Examinations: Responsibility for M.S.L. Program]
● 8.4.6 [Examinations: Grading for M.S.L. Program]
● 10.4 [Resolving Formal Student Complaints]
● 11.2.4 [Delegations]
● 11.3.5.3 [Course Proposals from Outside the School of Law]
● 12.1.1.4 [Manner of Grading and Notice to Students]

Requirements

• Full-time faculty member at the School of Law with tenure or who has been awarded a five-year appointment.
• Track record of maintaining confidentiality in student, personnel, and financial matters.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner with faculty, staff, and students concerning difficult and sensitive personnel and academic matters.
• Proven ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Capacity to problem solve for the School of Law community.
• History of effectively working in cooperation with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to Catholic Marianist values, and to the University’s Mission on diversity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or administrative experience.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and prior experience with budgetary matters.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment of service to the community, university and profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed