University of Dayton School of Law - Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The University of Dayton School of Law is seeking the next Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence to begin July 1, 2026. The Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence will lead efforts and provide guidance in advancing inclusive excellence within the School of Law in alignment with the University of Dayton’s Marianist mission and Flyer Plan for Excellence, which emphasizes the dignity of every person, solidarity, community, and social justice. The Assistant Dean will help cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment in which students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds experience belonging and are able to thrive. These duties include the traditional on-campus J.D. program, the hybrid J.D. program, and the Law School’s online and in-person M.S.L. and LL.M. programs. The Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence will report directly to the Dean of the School of Law.

Requirements

• Full-time faculty member or full-time staff member at the School of Law.
• Track record of maintaining confidentiality in student and personnel matters.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students concerning sensitive matters.
• History of effectively working in cooperation with diverse groups and individuals
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to Catholic Marianist values, and to the University’s Mission on diversity and inclusion.
• Student-facing leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Student-facing leadership experience at a law school
• Knowledge of best practices for fostering inclusive excellence and cultural competency among faculty, students, and staff.
• Experience providing programming for students, faculty, and/or staff.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills
• Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment of service to the community, university and profession

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the School of Law and the University on initiatives related to inclusive excellence, cultural competence, and fostering a community grounded in the dignity of every person and belonging.
• Support efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty (permanent, visiting, and adjunct) and staff, consistent with the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, cultural competence, and fostering a community grounded in the dignity of every person and belonging.
• Identify and help implement educational programming and professional development opportunities that promote cultural competence, respect for the dignity of every person, and practices that foster belonging among law school administrators, faculty, staff, and students, including programming beginning at Orientation.
• Collaborate with law school administrators, faculty, staff, and students on issues involving inclusive excellence, cultural competence, and fostering a community grounded in the dignity of every person and belonging.
• Assist with the implementation of the law school’s contributions to the University’s 18-Unit Strategic Plan and Flyer Plan for Excellence.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support for students, particularly those who may benefit from additional support, in navigating legal education and professional development.
• Monitor national trends, peer institution initiatives, and emerging practices related to inclusive excellence, cultural competence, the dignity of every person, and belonging in legal education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed