Dean of the School of Law

Seton Hall University School of Law

Dean Search

Seton Hall University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Law.  More information about the search, including the full-length position description, can be found online at https://www.shu.edu/provost/law-dean-search.

Inquiries, Nominations, and Applications:  Seton Hall has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry.  Applicants should submit (in two separate PDFs) an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest (3-4 pages) describing why you are interested in the role of Dean of the Law School at Seton Hall, why you would be successful based on your professional experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity.  All inquiries, nominations, or applications (the two requested documents above) should be sent directly to Dr. Josh Ward at Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com or via phone at (405) 640-3994.

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by July 1, 2023.  It is anticipated that the next Dean will take up the position by January 1, 2024, however, the exact start date is negotiable to fit the individual circumstances of the successful candidate.

Josh Ward, PhD, MPhil

Senior Client Partner and Leader, Legal Education Practice

Education | Academic Medicine | Healthcare

Korn Ferry

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