Dean School of Law
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Dean School of Law
Lead the Future of Legal Education at RMIT.
Inaugural leadership opportunity to shape RMITs School of Law.
Strengthen industry connections and drive innovative legal education.
35year Fixed Term Executive role with underlying continuing academic appointment in the School.
About the Role
RMIT is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the inaugural Dean of the School of Law a newly established school within the College of Business & Law (CoBL). A member of the College Executive the role presents the opportunity to shape the vision strategy and future growth of the school while building upon RMITs strong reputation for industryconnected legal education and impactful research.
The School of Law offers both undergraduate and postgraduate law programs including a Juris Doctor (JD) program and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program. With a deep commitment to practiceoriented legal education RMIT is positioned as a leader in technologyrelated law social justice and industry engagement.
Reporting to the Deputy ViceChancellor of the College of Business & Law (CoBL) the Dean will provide strategic leadership across teaching and learning research industry engagement and governance. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary legal academic leader to drive innovation attract worldclass talent and expand the Schools influence across Australia and the AsiaPacific region.
Key Responsibilities include:
Develop and implement a compelling vision for the School of Law ensuring alignment with RMITs Knowledge with Action Strategy and CoBLs objectives.
Oversee the growth quality and continuous improvement of the schools academic programs research and student outcomes.
Foster a highperformance research culture driving excellence in legal scholarship and practicebased research.
Lead and develop a team of academic and professional staff fostering a collaborative diverse and highperforming school culture.
Manage the schools budget resources and strategic growth initiatives ensuring sustainability and innovation in law education.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
A distinguished academic career as a leader in legal education and research.
A PhD in Law and/or equivalent qualifications and experience from a comparable legal jurisdiction.
Demonstrated success in developing innovative programs strengthening teaching and learning outcomes and expanding industry partnerships.
Deep knowledge of the Australian and/or international legal sector with strong industry connections and experience in legal education governance.
Proven ability to attract develop and retain worldclass legal academic talent to support the schools growth.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and futurefocused approach.
Ideally hold or have held law practice certification and have experience of the practice of law and working in or with lawrelated entities.
About the School of Law & College of Business & Law (CoBL)
The School of Law was established in late 2024 evolving from the former Graduate School of Business & Law. It offers a practicefocused and industryconnected curriculum preparing students for success in legal practice policymaking and emerging areas of law.
The Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ) housed within the School is recognized for its cuttingedge research and policy work in criminal and civil justice reform further cementing RMITs commitment to social impact and progressive legal education.
As part of RMITs College of Business & Law (CoBL) the School of Law operates within one of the largest business and law faculties in the AsiaPacific region delivering programs to over 28000 students across Australia Vietnam Singapore and Shanghai.
For more information about the College of Business & Law visit: CoBL Website
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ben Cass via email .
Position Description: Dean of Law
Applications close on Sunday 13th of April at 11:59 PM.
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Applications Close:
13 Apr 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
