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About the Opportunity
The Dean reports directly to the Provost and serves as a member of the University’s senior administrative team providing strategic, operational, and intellectual leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Fundraising and alumni engagement to assure continued financial strength and stability of the institution, and the school’s connection to the profession
- Representing UF Law within the University community and to external constituencies, including alumni, bench, bar, and state government
- Managing operations, staff, budgeting, planning, and law school resources
- Promoting and fostering continued excellence in research, teaching, service, and intellectual engagement of a committed faculty and student body
- Overseeing faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and professional development
- Assessing new or entrepreneurial or interdisciplinary initiatives in the changing landscape of legal education, the legal profession, and UF Law’s impact on education and training in the legal profession and broader economy
- The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of legal education.
About the Levin College of Law
The University of Florida Levin College of Law is a nationally recognized leader in legal education, scholarship, and public service. As part of the University of Florida, ranked #5 among public universities by Forbes’ 2026 Best Public Universities rankings, UF Law offers the resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and momentum of a premier public research institution. The college provides an environment where faculty and staff can advance their careers, contribute to innovative scholarship and education, and make a lasting impact on the legal profession and society.
Offering six-degree programs, including the nation’s first S.J.D. in Taxation, UF Law is recognized for academic excellence across multiple areas of legal education. The college is home to the #1 public Tax Law program, nationally ranked programs in Business Law and Dispute Resolution, and a faculty recognized among the nation’s Top 25 for scholarly impact.
UF Law combines academic excellence with exceptional value, earning national recognition as the #4 Best Value Law School by The National Jurist’s 2025 rankings and recognition for its strong return on investment.
At UF Law, talented educators, researchers, and professionals join a collaborative, high-performing community dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and preparing the next generation of legal leaders.
About the University of Florida
UF, the state’s flagship institution, is a top-ranked public research university located in Gainesville. With 16 colleges, a major academic health center, and championship-winning athletics, UF is a leader in education, research, and innovation. Its 2,000-acre campus integrates historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities and preserved natural spaces, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Ranked 7th among U.S. public universities in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, UF continues to drive advancements across multiple fields.
With over 62,000 students, 32,000 employees, and a $10 billion annual budget, UF is among the largest and most well-funded universities in the nation. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UF boasts 6,600+ faculty, including National Academy members and award-winning scholars. In 2025, UF research expenditure surpassed $1.3 billion, demonstrating a strong commitment to discovery and technological advancement. The university leads in artificial intelligence education, incorporating AI into 230+ courses taught by 350 faculty, supported by HiPerGator, the most powerful university-owned supercomputer in the U.S.
UF’s strength lies in its comprehensive academic offerings, robust state support, and forward-thinking vision. With continuous growth and transformation, UF is dedicated to its mission “to be a premier university that the state, nation, and world look to for leadership.” For more information, visit www.ufl.edu.
Total Rewards
As one of the nation’s top public research universities, The University of Florida is dedicated to elevating benefits offerings that support the wellbeing of faculty and staff and to be responsive to a range of individual and family needs.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes insurance such as health, life, and dental as well as vacation, sick leave and personal days.
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Our Commitment
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF
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