Associate Dean of International Programs

 

This administrative and teaching position focuses on

1) marketing Chicago-Kent’s LL.M programs to foreign students, including a number of overseas pipeline programs with foreign universities, bar associations, and other entities. The Associate Dean will be encouraged to add additional partners and market the programs in innovative ways, and is supported by staff. For general information about the LL.M programs, see https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/llmprograms&source=gmail&ust=1642105668180000&usg=AOvVaw0M8RNQrI7blJUZSS8zR3IC">https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/llmprograms;

2) assessing applicants and using scholarship policies to enhance yield, and thereafter serving as a focal point for the LL.M students, counseling them as to appropriate classes, advising them logistically with their immigration forms when needed, and facilitating their acclimation to Chicago when relevant. In addition, the Office administers the study abroad opportunities for JD students and the JD Certificate Program in International and Comparative Law;

3) The Associate Dean also is expected to teach in the international law arena and/or courses in domestic law subjects that are tailored for foreign-trained lawyers and law students. 

The Associate Dean position is not tenure-track but voting and participation rights are extended. Teaching experience is preferred. The salary is competitive. For questions, please contact Professor Harold Krent at hkrent@kentlaw.edu. If interested, please send a cover letter and c.v. to Professor Harold Krent, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 West Adams, Chicago, Il 60661. The position will remain open until filled, but preference will be afforded to applications received by February 15, 2022. 

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