Chief of Staff and Open-rank Lecturer in Law
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Legal
Posted on May 10, 2023
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for a full-time, benefits eligible, faculty position to serve as the Chief of Staff to the Dean. Candidates will be considered for renewable, long-term appointment at the appropriate teaching-track rank (non-tenure-eligible) and will also hold an administrative faculty appointment as Chief of Staff.
Chief of Staff to the Dean will be a key leadership position within the Dean's Office of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, reporting directly to the Dean to advance strategic goals and ensure strong coordination across Law School constituencies on projects and priorities. The Chief of Staff will support the Dean on a wide range of confidential, complex, and sensitive executive, advisory and strategic matters. This leader will collaborate with the Dean, Senior Leadership Team, faculty, staff, students, and alumni to advance initiatives and ensure organized follow up. The Law School is proud to serve a diverse and varied group of internal and external constituents. This candidate will need to work effectively across these diverse communities. Finally, over time, the Chief of Staff may come to supervise some of the offices or functions of the Law School. The position may also have the opportunity to teach courses of strategic value to the Law School.
Candidates must hold a J.D. degree, or an equivalent advanced law degree, from a U.S. or foreign law school. Northwestern Pritzker Law seeks applicants with a record of substantial administrative and management experience, proven leadership and communication skills, a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred qualifications include experience working within a law school, in particular having served in a faculty director or associate dean role within a law school; teaching experience; and experience with change management. Candidates should submit a C.V. and a cover letter explaining interest in the position through Northwestern's online application system:Apply for Job. The search will remain open until the position is successfully filled.
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Job Title
Chief of Staff and Open-rank Lecturer in Law
Job ID
47746
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Department
Law Instruction (Sr Lecturers)
Posted Date
05/04/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled