Dean Search 

The University of San Francisco invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.

Founded in 1912, the law school is celebrating 100 years dedicated to excellence in legal education, scholarship, and service in the pursuit of justice.  Its 33 full-time faculty and 671 students, among the most diverse in the nation, have established a vibrant and welcoming community. Faculty members are productive, engaged, and collegial. The curriculum offers innovative programs in a collaborative learning environment, and provides students with the ethical and practical skills to succeed in a changing and increasingly global legal market. 

The law school and university are seeking a leader who can build on the law school’s strengths while providing the vision to evolve and thrive. Candidates should demonstrate excellent management and communication skills, have the capacity to establish a visible presence for the law school to its many constituencies, and be committed to fundraising as a central focus. We are seeking candidates who embrace the university’s inclusive vision, mission, and values, which promote respect for all, ethical reflection, humanity, and the pursuit of justice.  

USF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.