Thomas Jefferson School of Law Looking for President and Dean Full Time

Thomas Jefferson School of Law invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest in the position of President and Dean of
the law school. The law school seeks an innovative, inspirational CEO who can lead the institution successfully in the areas of strategic
planning, academic and financial management, development, and student recruitment. It is anticipated that the appointment of the next
President and Dean will be effective in the summer of 2024.

The Law School

Thomas Jefferson School of Law is
an independent law school with an attractive, modern campus located in the heart of San Diego, California. It offers a program of legal
education leading to the J.D. degree, as well as two LL.M. programs. Students may enroll full-time or part-time and they may attend classes
in the day or the evening. The law school also offers a 100% online program that leads to the J.D. degree. The law school is accredited by
the WASC Senior College and University Commission and by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State of California. Founded in 1969, the law
school has graduated more than 7000 alumni.

The Position

The President and Dean is the chief executive
officer of the law school, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and bearing responsibility for all aspects of the law school’s
operation. The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• A visible, energetic, trusted leader who can inspire
  faculty, staff, students, alumni, and members of the legal community
• Possession of a vision for the long-term success of the law
  school
• Experience with strategic planning
• Familiarity with academic administration and an understanding of the current
  trends in, and the challenges facing, legal education
• Ability to manage compliance and relationships with multiple accreditors
• Knowledge of law school admissions and recruitment
• Skilled financial manager, including the ability to read and understand
  financial statements and, working with the Chief Financial Officer, compile a budget and monitor the law school’s finances
• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Data-driven decision-making style including with respect to the assessment
  of student outcomes
• Commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered institution
• Commitment to the law
  school’s mission of providing access to legal education for a diverse community of students in an inclusive, supportive, and collegial
  environment
• Ability to serve as an advocate for the law school within the local community, engage with alumni, and raise funds
• Approachable, congenial, and empathetic
• Operates with integrity, transparency, and a willingness to consider multiple
  perspectives
• Strong communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing
• Efficient and effective manager and
  administrator with an ability to delegate
• Availability to work full-time on the law school’s San Diego campus
• J.D.
  or equivalent required

Nominations and Applications

Consideration of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, an application should be submitted by
April 26, 2024.

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents in PDF format.

• A detailed
  letter of interest addressing the candidate’s qualifications for the position,
• A curriculum vitae, and
• Three to five professional references with e-mail addresses and phone numbers, including their relationship to the candidate. References
  will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

All application materials will be held in
confidence.

Nominations, applications, and questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Board of Trustees at
[email protected].