Dean & Chief Academic Officer
Dean & Chief Academic Officer
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$ 180000 - 220000
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Job Description
Job Description:
Application Process & Deadline
This search is being conducted exclusively by AristaHire. Interested candidates should apply by emailing with the subject line:
Application package must include:
A cover letter outlining your vision and alignment with the institutions mission
A comprehensive CV
Contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without permission)
Application Deadline: June 20 2025
Preferred Start Date: August 18 2025
Candidates will receive a response within 72 hours of submission.
Key Responsibilities
The Dean and Chief Academic Officer will serve as the academic and strategic leader of The Colleges of Law overseeing campuses in Ventura and Santa Barbara with planned expansion into Pasadena. Responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
Drive alignment with the institutions mission of access and opportunity
Lead the academic planning for campus expansion
Proactively manage accreditation policy and legal education trends
Collaborate with The Community Solution leadership to develop cross-disciplinary pathways
Academic Excellence
Oversee curriculum innovation bar exam preparation and academic quality
Integrate legal tech AI and contemporary practice into instruction
Promote interdisciplinary and hybrid teaching excellence
Student Success
Strengthen bar pass rates career readiness and experiential learning
Expand student access through community partnerships and clear transfer pathways
Lead student engagement mentorship and inclusion efforts
Faculty Development
Recruit seasoned legal professionals to the classroom
Provide robust support and training for full-time and adjunct faculty
Foster a collaborative unified faculty culture
Community & External Relations
Deepen ties with legal and civic partners in the region
Advocate for CALS institutions and regulatory protections
Monitor and respond to financial aid accreditation and policy shifts
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $180000 $220000 (based on qualifications and experience)
Performance Bonus: Up to 15% of base salary tied to institutional and individual SMART goals
Location: Ventura and Santa Barbara campuses with expansion oversight for Pasadena
Benefits Highlights:
Comprehensive health insurance plans (PPO HMO HDHP with HSA)
Dental and vision coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Voluntary benefits: critical illness accident insurance long-term care
Retirement and wellness benefits (details provided during interview)
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $00 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards including generous paid time-off medical and dental insurance coverage life and disability insurance retirement plan with employer contribution multiple flexible spending accounts tuition reimbursement click the link below.Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
