School of Law Dean Search
Working with Korn Ferry, a leading executive search firm, Seton Hall is now accepting applicationsfrom qualified higher education leaders for the position of Dean of the School of Law.The University is committed to recruiting a broadly diverse pool of candidates. It seeks an academic leaderwho embraces the responsibility for the ethical development of students and is dedicated to the highest academic standards, personalized education, and experiential learning.
The Dean should have an earned J.D. or equivalent and possess a record of recognized professional, scholarly teaching and service achievements that would warrant appointment as a full professor at Seton Hall University.
The successful candidate will be a skilled academic leader who builds consensus and is innovative, versatile, collaborative, and student-centered; tirelessly committed to the leadership of the Law School; successful in attracting financial support; and supportive of the faith-mission of Seton Hall University. The successful candidatewill also embrace and be able to articulate the University’s Catholic academic mission.
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Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Search Committee
In accordance with ABA guidelines and standards, the Search Committeehas been duly constituted as follows:
Michael Coenen, J.D.
Faculty
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Paula Franzese, J.D., Co-Chair
Faculty
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Father Nicholas Gengaro, S.T.L., S.T.B.
Member of the Priest Community
Chaplain, School of Law
Seton Hall University
Edward Hartnett, J.D.
Faculty
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Thomas Healy, J.D.
Faculty
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Patrick Lyons
Non-Voting Administrator
Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff
Seton Hall University
Lori Nessel, J.D.
Faculty
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Lynn Newsome
Former Chair, Board of Visitors
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Alexandra Pilla
Student
Student Bar Association, Vice President
Thomas Scrivo, Co-Chair
Chair, Board of Visitors
School of Law
Seton Hall University
Viswa Viswanathan, Ph.D.
Faculty at Large
Stillman School of Business
Seton Hall University