Assistant Dean of the Hybrid JD Program and Residential LLM

The University of Dayton School of Law is seeking applicants for the Assistant Dean of the Hybrid JD Program, and Residential LLM to begin January 1, 2027. This is an internal search open to all full time faculty at UDSL and is an additional administrative appointment to the candidates current faculty position.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Dean of the Hybrid JD Program, and Residential LLM are as follows:

• Keep up on national developments in law school online programs and pedagogy through literature review, trainings, as well as attending and presenting at conferences (and hosting from time to time)
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean of Academic Administration and Registrar on the academic calendar and the Associate Dean for Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs on course offerings, scheduling, and identifying faculty to teach in the Hybrid J.D. Program. The Assistant Dean of the Hybrid program has the primary responsibility for identifying and securing adjunct faculty, while the Associate Dean of Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs has the primary responsibility for identifying and securing full-time faculty for the program;
• Work with the Center for Online Learning (COL) to create guidelines, policies, and checklists for course builds to make the courses as consistent in structure and format as possible, with an eye towards Next Gen Bar Exam content and testing where appropriate, within the limits of academic freedom;
• Work with COL to monitor course builds to ensure that the guidelines, policies, and checklists are being followed, and intervene with the assistance of the Associate Dean of Faculty, Program and Academic Affairs when needed;
• Engage in faculty development for those teaching in the Hybrid J.D. Program. Among other topics, faculty development training should include the pedagogical nuances of developing an effective hybrid course, including the best practices for developing asynchronous and synchronous courses, teaching methodologies, and assessments that have proven to be most effective in an online environment;
• Review course materials, SFTs, and engage in periodic online classroom observations to ensure the quality of the program and report your findings to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean;
• Coach and mentor adjunct faculty and work with assigned mentors and the Associate Dean of Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs to mentor full-time faculty and those faculty who are not meeting expectations;
• Work with the Hybrid JD Coordinator and Admissions on Town Hall meetings;
• Work with the Hybrid JD Coordinator to identify faculty, and coordinate programming and logistics for the Get Real Weekends;
• Work with the Associate Dean of Students and the Hybrid J.D. Coordinator on advising students, with the primary responsibility of advising remaining with the Assistant Dean;
• Oversee academic affairs for the residential LL.M.;
• Identify needs for policy changes in the Hybrid J.D., and LL.M. and work with the relevant committees or Associate Dean of Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs to propose updates and revisions to the Policy Manual and to implement policies;
• Oversee the enforcement of academic policies in the programs and maintain compliance with the requirements of the relevant regulatory authorities;
• Work on marketing these programs with the Director of Marketing and Communications;
• Work with the Dean and Assistant Dean of Admissions on admissions targets for the Hybrid J.D. program.
• Work with the Assistant Dean of Admissions and the Associate Dean of Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs on transfer student admissions
• The Hybrid JD Coordinator will report to the Assistant Dean on matters related to the hybrid J.D. program.
• The Assistant Dean will report to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Programs and Academic Affairs;
• The Assistant Dean will be a member of the Graduate and Special Programs Committee along with the Assistant Dean for Online LL.M. Programs.
• The Assistant Dean will be a member of the Admissions Committee.
• The Assistant Dean will serve on the University Graduate Council.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

• Full-time faculty member at the School of Law
• Experience teaching in the Hybrid J.D. program.
• Track record of maintaining confidentiality in student, personnel, and financial matters
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively with other faculty, staff, and students concerning sensitive personnel and academic matters.
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Problem-solve
  • Work effectively for the interests of the School of Law with the diverse groups and individuals with whom the School conducts business
  • Work collaboratively and independently

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Prior supervisory or administrative experience.
• Advanced degrees or certifications related to online education
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to UD’s Catholic and Marianist values and to the University's Mission of diversity and inclusion.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills

Please provide a cover letter describing how the minimum and preferred qualifications are met, and any further information regarding your ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position, and your CV.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM on October 29, 2026

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.