Regent University
Overview
Regent University invites applications and nominations for the position of Law School Dean. Regent University is a nation’s premier Christian university with over 13,000 students studying in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and around the world. The Law School began in 1986 and currently has 310 students in our Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. We also offer the following degrees: an LL.M. in American Legal Studies, an LL.M. in Human Rights, an M.A. in Law, and a B.A. in Law. The Dean is the chief academic, administrative, and spiritual leader of the Law School. The Dean provides vision and leadership in promoting excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarship, and community service; directing efficient and effective programs of student and faculty recruitment, job placement, and bar passage; and creating and executing initiatives in fundraising and public and alumni relations, student and faculty recruitment, and graduate placement. Core Values and Achievements
The Law School Is Committed To Five Core Values Christ-Centered Community: Our professors and students support, encourage, and pray for each other. We seek to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit—in everything we do. Truth: We pursue truth and a calling to serve in accordance with Christian principles, aiming to develop not only excellent lawyers but also refreshed minds and renewed spirits. Servant Leadership: We train lawyers to be leaders who serve clients and communities. Discipleship: Professors invest in students, shaping them as lawyers and followers of Christ. Advocacy: Regent Law trains, inspires, and launches advocates worldwide, with centers for Constitutional Law and Global Justice, pro bono clinics, and hands-on skills training to prepare graduates for service and practice. The Law School has experienced notable achievements, including top rankings, value positioning, program excellence, moot court strength, bar passage rates, faculty accessibility and teaching quality, and judicial clerkship success. Responsibilities of the Dean
The Dean is responsible for providing vision and leadership to promote excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship, community service, and graduate placement. The role includes directing recruitment and job placement efforts, fundraising, alumni relations, and external relations to advance the law school’s national profile. Candidate Qualities and Requirements
The Successful Candidate Will Display a long-term commitment to the School of Law and the ability to build upon and extend past successes. Key attributes include: A deep Christian faith, humility, maturity, and servant-leadership; A commitment to the Law School’s core values and integrating them into school operations; A love for students and a commitment to discipleship as foundational to the educational model; Exemplary academic and professional credentials; Strong administrative skills; Vision and excellent communication skills to lead and inspire others inside and outside the school; Collegial interpersonal skills to work with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and external constituencies; A commitment to academic excellence, with a vision for recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional faculty; Determination and effectiveness in raising the law school’s national profile and in fundraising from alumni and external sources. Please submit Regent University’s online application available at Regent University Jobs. Supplemental application materials, nominations, or preliminary inquiries should be directed to Professor Jeffrey A. Brauch, Chair, Dean Search Committee, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464, jbrauch@regent.edu, 757-352-4564. We invite interested parties to submit an application, a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package. Regent University School of Law, motivated by the Christian character of the university, recognizes the inherent value and dignity of all members of the human family and celebrates diversity. The School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, disability, military status or status as a veteran or disabled veteran. The School maintains its Christian character, but does not discriminate on the basis of religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression except to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objective. All Regent University employees and Regent Representatives are expected to share and model the religious commitments and beliefs set forth in the University’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community and Mission Policy. Employment Details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education We invite inquiries and encourage referrals to increase interview opportunities.
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Regent University invites applications and nominations for the position of Law School Dean. Regent University is a nation’s premier Christian university with over 13,000 students studying in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and around the world. The Law School began in 1986 and currently has 310 students in our Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. We also offer the following degrees: an LL.M. in American Legal Studies, an LL.M. in Human Rights, an M.A. in Law, and a B.A. in Law. The Dean is the chief academic, administrative, and spiritual leader of the Law School. The Dean provides vision and leadership in promoting excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarship, and community service; directing efficient and effective programs of student and faculty recruitment, job placement, and bar passage; and creating and executing initiatives in fundraising and public and alumni relations, student and faculty recruitment, and graduate placement. Core Values and Achievements
The Law School Is Committed To Five Core Values Christ-Centered Community: Our professors and students support, encourage, and pray for each other. We seek to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit—in everything we do. Truth: We pursue truth and a calling to serve in accordance with Christian principles, aiming to develop not only excellent lawyers but also refreshed minds and renewed spirits. Servant Leadership: We train lawyers to be leaders who serve clients and communities. Discipleship: Professors invest in students, shaping them as lawyers and followers of Christ. Advocacy: Regent Law trains, inspires, and launches advocates worldwide, with centers for Constitutional Law and Global Justice, pro bono clinics, and hands-on skills training to prepare graduates for service and practice. The Law School has experienced notable achievements, including top rankings, value positioning, program excellence, moot court strength, bar passage rates, faculty accessibility and teaching quality, and judicial clerkship success. Responsibilities of the Dean
The Dean is responsible for providing vision and leadership to promote excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship, community service, and graduate placement. The role includes directing recruitment and job placement efforts, fundraising, alumni relations, and external relations to advance the law school’s national profile. Candidate Qualities and Requirements
The Successful Candidate Will Display a long-term commitment to the School of Law and the ability to build upon and extend past successes. Key attributes include: A deep Christian faith, humility, maturity, and servant-leadership; A commitment to the Law School’s core values and integrating them into school operations; A love for students and a commitment to discipleship as foundational to the educational model; Exemplary academic and professional credentials; Strong administrative skills; Vision and excellent communication skills to lead and inspire others inside and outside the school; Collegial interpersonal skills to work with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and external constituencies; A commitment to academic excellence, with a vision for recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional faculty; Determination and effectiveness in raising the law school’s national profile and in fundraising from alumni and external sources. Please submit Regent University’s online application available at Regent University Jobs. Supplemental application materials, nominations, or preliminary inquiries should be directed to Professor Jeffrey A. Brauch, Chair, Dean Search Committee, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464, jbrauch@regent.edu, 757-352-4564. We invite interested parties to submit an application, a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package. Regent University School of Law, motivated by the Christian character of the university, recognizes the inherent value and dignity of all members of the human family and celebrates diversity. The School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, disability, military status or status as a veteran or disabled veteran. The School maintains its Christian character, but does not discriminate on the basis of religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression except to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objective. All Regent University employees and Regent Representatives are expected to share and model the religious commitments and beliefs set forth in the University’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community and Mission Policy. Employment Details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education We invite inquiries and encourage referrals to increase interview opportunities.
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