Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Open to College of Law Faculty Only)

Working Title:
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Open to College of Law Faculty Only)
Department:
College of Law-0899
Requisition Number:
F_230039
Posting Open Date:
03/02/2023
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):
03/17/2023
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Description of Work:
The UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for internal candidates for a tenured faculty position with administrative responsibilities as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are looking for a talented self-starter who is dedicated to developing inclusive organizational practices, to teaching through word and deed the importance of diversity and equity, and to advancing justice by encouraging current and future lawyers to see different perspectives and learn cross-cultural competency. Our ideal hire desires to be a part of a high-functioning team of professionals focused on the important work of developing the next generation of inclusive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Chairing the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Serving as the College of Law representative on the UNL Council on Inclusive Excellence and Diversity (CIED).
• Leading faculty and staff discussions on diversity, equity, inclusion, unconscious bias and professionalism.
• Working with the senior administrative team to develop a nation-leading initiative on inclusive leadership.
• Working with interested faculty to incorporate discussions of the law's interaction with race, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic issues and disparities in a course's curriculum, where appropriate.
• Serving as a resource for the Admissions Office in the development of a plan for recruiting new law students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with backgrounds that are underrepresented at the College of Law.
• Assisting in recruitment activities for prospective law students from diverse backgrounds.
• Developing programming for College of Law students related to cross-cultural competency, empathy, seeing the world through the eyes of others, and the importance of forming an inclusive community.
• Engaging interested members of the College's alumni and friends in the community to act as mentors for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Building a premier Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program at the College of Law that attracts students from diverse backgrounds and creates an inclusive community at the College of Law.

Job Duties

• 40% - Administrative responsibilities as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see above for specific responsibilities).
• 60% - other duties as needed by the College of Law and dependent upon an applicant's strengths. Such duties could include producing high quality legal scholarship; teaching College of Law courses; and service and outreach to the College, the University, Law Library, and the legal profession.

This position is open to internal candidates and will begin at the rank of full professor of law, clinical law, or law library, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

General information about the Law College is available at http://law.unl.edu/. To learn more about the mission, values, and strategic plan of the University of Nebraska College of Law, please visit https://law.unl.edu/strategic-plan/.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.Minimum Required Qualifications:

• J.D. Degree or equivalent.
• A superior academic record.
• A demonstrated interest in advancing institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• An established scholarly publication record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD degree.
• Experience as a Doctrinal, Clinical or Library Professor in a law school.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

How to Apply:
Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative information form. Attach the following documents:

1. A letter of interest.
2. Current vita.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references.

For questions about the application process, please contact Anthony Schutz, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE 68583-0902, or send an email to lawappointments@unl.edu.For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
For questions about the application process, please contact Anthony Schutz, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE 68583-0902, or send an email to lawappointments@unl.edu.

Job Category (old):
Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
Job Type:
Full-Time
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:
No
If Temporary, indicate end date:
May 2025