School of Law, Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Non-Tenure Track

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title School of Law, Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Non-Tenure Track Position Title School of Law, Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Non-Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Location Code SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A) Department Name LAW SCHOOL Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time clinical professor of law to serve as the Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Loyola Law is a social and racial justice leader. In 2020, the School of Law revised its mission to prioritize its commitment to addressing issues of systemic racism and other forms of oppression. The Assistant Dean provides vital support to this mission as a member of the School of Law senior leadership team who reports to the Dean of the School of Law. The Assistant Dean is primarily responsible for ensuring that the School builds, navigates and sustains a culture and climate of belonging for all students, with a particular focus on the experiences of students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Assistant Dean develops student-focused educational programming and services. The Assistant Dean also serves a key role in the development of criteria and the implementation of accountability metrics to measure the progress of the School of Law towards the University’s goal of becoming an anti-racist institution . This clinical faculty position provides for a 3-year presumptively renewable contract on a 12-month appointment.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

STRATEGIC PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES : Development of an operational plan for the Office of Inclusion,

Diversity and Equity; contributing to the publication of an annual School of Law Diversity Report;

provision of operational support in furtherance of the law school mission to become an anti- racist

institution as detailed in the School of Law’s strategic plan and mission; provision of strategic leadership

on matters related to inclusion, diversity and equity within the law school;

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES : Provides guidance, mentoring and support to students on issues involving
inclusion, diversity and equity; support and development of the DEI Ambassadors program; provide
advice, support and mentoring for student affinity groups.

STUDENT - FACING PROGRAMMING : Develops and sponsors student-facing, non-curricular, educational
programs, workshops and other community-wide initiatives to support a more inclusive environment for
students; supports diversity initiatives offered through the Office of Admissions, Student Organizations,
Career Services, Alumni Relations, and the Associate Dean of Mission Innovation; support for pre-law
mentoring and pipeline programs; supports pipeline programs between the School of Law and
undergraduate institutions that serve historically disadvantaged communities including Historically Black
Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions.

LIAISON RESPONSIBILITIES : Serves as the primary liaison for the School of Law with the central University
on matters related to diversity, equity and inclusion including, but not limited to the Office of
Compliance and Equity, the Institute for Racial Justice, and the Office of the Vice President of
Institutional Diversity Equity and Inclusion; serves as the primary liaison for the School of Law with
outside consultants that provide diversity, equity and including related services to students; serves upon
request of the Dean of the School of Law on faculty governance committees, alumni and advisory
boards, and University-level committees addressing issues of inclusion, diversity and equity;

ADMINISTRATION : Assists the Associate Dean of Mission Innovation, as needed, on issues of inclusion,
diversity and equity as it relates to faculty; Participates and presents at conferences and Continuing
Legal Education workshops on issues of inclusion, diversity and equity; Partners with the Assistant
Director of Academic Business Operations and the Associate Dean of Advancement to secure and
manage funding needs for the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity; and Other duties as relates to
student-facing inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives as assigned by the Dean of the School of Law. Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited institution, at least five years of legal practice, higher education or consulting experience, with substantial relevant experience working in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in a law school or legal practice strongly preferred.

Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders in a higher education community, including faculty, staff, students, and program graduates. Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey complex issues and objectives clearly and plainly, orally and in writing. Strong problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently; proven successful project management and supervisory skills; and ability to work collaboratively in teams. Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact. Familiarity with relevant federal and state legal frameworks surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
J.D. from an accredited institution, at least five years of legal practice, higher education or consulting experience, with substantial relevant experience working in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in a law school or legal practice strongly preferred.

Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders in a higher education community, including faculty, staff, students, and program graduates. Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey complex issues and objectives clearly and plainly, orally and in writing. Strong problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently; proven successful project management and supervisory skills; and ability to work collaboratively in teams. Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact. Familiarity with relevant federal and state legal frameworks surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Open Date 11/12/2021 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of interest, a current Curriculum Vitae, and the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to your professional qualifications for this position to www.careers.luc.edu. All applicants should also specifically address in their statement of interest how they will contribute to the law school’s mission statement, available at https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm

Application materials may also be emailed directly to Prof. John Dehn at jdehn@luc.edu . However, all applicants selected for interviews will need to submit materials to the Loyola website above for university processing.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date is negotiable, but must be no earlier than April 1, 2022 and no later than July 1, 2022.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. For more information on the law school and our mission, please visit: https://www.luc.edu

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff and student populations because broad diversity contributes to a robust academic environment and is critical to meeting the University’s commitment to excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. Candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/index.shtml to gain a clearer understanding of LUC’s mission. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability status, or veteran status. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/18160 Job Number 85009900/8600011 Organizational Location PROVOST
Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2022 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
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2. Curriculum Vitae

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