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The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law invites applications for the position of Associate Dean to lead the Law School’s curricular and programmatic initiatives advancing diversity, inclusion, access, and cross-cultural competence.  In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the Associate Dean position has a teaching commitment of two courses per academic year and will include an appointment to the law school faculty.  A recommendation of tenure upon appointment may be made to the Board of Trustees if approved by the University’s President.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administration

• Work with the Dean and faculty in setting, prioritizing, and executing the Law School’s goals and objectives for the advancement of diversity, inclusion, access, and cross-cultural competence.
• Oversee the administrative operations of the Law School Office of Diversity and Inclusion fund budget, and complete necessary reporting to the Law School Dean, Vice President for Student Academic Success, and University Provost.
• Oversee and execute the Tennessee Institute for Prelaw Students (TIP) and other pipeline initiatives, including supervision and training of support staff and graduate assistants.

2. Student Success & Climate

• Support student, staff, and faculty professional development and serve as a general resource in the areas of diversity, inclusion, access, and cross-cultural competence.
• Encourage institutional policies, practices, and programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and cross-cultural competence.
• Monitor general success of diverse and first-generation students.

3. Outreach & Development

• Develop outreach and communication plans as necessary to meet Law School diversity, inclusion, and access goals.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that support diverse and first-generation students and promote Law School’s goals and objectives for the advancement of diversity, inclusion, access, and cross-cultural competence.
• Work with the Law School Dean and Office of Development to ensure sustainability of the Law School’s goals and objectives for the advancement of diversity, inclusion, access, and cross-cultural competence, which includes seeking grant funding where possible.

Position Qualifications

The Minimum Position Qualifications include a tenured appointment and at least five years of teaching experience at an ABA accredited law school.

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

The University of Memphis School of Law is housed in a beautifully restored nineteenth-century U.S. Custom House overlooking the Mississippi River.  The Law School has an active and diverse student body, and colleagues committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching.  The Law School is also a vibrant hub for the legal community in Memphis and the greater Mid-South, hosting countless programs, conferences, and symposia for the bench, bar, and academy.  

The City of Memphis has a rich musical heritage and is recognized around the world as the birthplace of the Delta blues, southern gospel, rock and roll, and Memphis hip hop.  Consistently ranked as one of the most affordable cities in the United States, Memphis is a welcoming and thriving community.  Memphis is proud of its friendly atmosphere, charming neighborhoods, revitalized downtown, professional and collegiate sports teams, and world-class attractions such as Graceland, Beale Street, Stax Records, Sun Studios, Memphis Zoo, the National Civil Rights Museum, and nationally recognized theater companies.