Job description

Florida International University (FIU) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the next dean of the FIU College of Law (FIU Law). Known for its outstanding students, highly influential faculty-scholars, innovative experiential learning opportunities, and interdisciplinary programs, FIU Law draws top talent across the State of Florida, nationally, and globally. The incoming dean will have the opportunity to work with ambitious and committed stakeholders from FIU Law, the broader FIU campus, and the South Florida community that share the law school’s mission to serve the citizens of Florida by providing access to the legal profession through a contemporary, high-quality educational program. FIU Law is poised to define the next era of legal education in Florida and beyond – it seeks a dean who can accelerate its momentum at a moment of extraordinary opportunity.

The incoming FIU Law dean will be joining the FIU community at an exciting and pivotal time, as Jeanette Nuñez has recently been confirmed as the 7th president. Earlier this year, FIU launched a five-year Experience Impact 2030 strategic plan, which is focused on student success, research excellence, national and international recognition, and leadership in arts and culture. The new dean will join the FIU campus community as it positions itself as a nexus for positive and lasting impact in Miami, the nation, and around the world.

The incoming FIU Law dean will have the opportunity to lead a college in excellent standing. Over the past decade, FIU Law has been among the nation’s leaders in bar passage rates, far surpassing Florida’s statewide passage rates for accredited schools. On the July 2025 exam, FIU Law graduates achieved one of the best Florida Bar Exam results of the past decade with 89.3% of first-time takers passing the test on their first attempt. In the most-recent American Bar Association employment summary, 91% of recent FIU Law JD graduates were employed in professional positions, including those requiring bar passage or for which a JD is preferred. FIU Law has a strong track record of success and even greater potential to lead the way for innovation and excellence in legal education.

How to apply

Florida International University has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with the search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to the firm using the following link: