The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a search for the Dean of the School of Law. All interested parties are invited to review the information below.
Position Description and Application Procedure
Please see the position description for an explanation of the opportunity.
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s personal interest, relevant leadership experience, and alignment with the Qualifications section of the position description.
For priority consideration, applications should be submitted electronically in confidence by August 1, 2024, to the University’s search partners at Korn Ferry at PittLawDean@kornferry.com. Inquires and nominations are also welcome to the same address.
Search Committee
Gene Anderson
Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration
Carissa Slotterback
Dean, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Ben Bratman
Professor of Legal Writing
William (Chip) Carter Jr.
Professor of Law and John E. Murray Faculty Scholar
Greer Donley
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development; John E. Murray Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Law
Honorable D. Michael Fisher
Distinguished Jurist Fellow; United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; University Emeritus Trustee
John Gismondi, Esquire
Professor of Practice; University Trustee
Alexandra (Lex) Holland
Student Bar Association President
Elizabeth Hughes
Senior Associate Counsel, UPMC
John Linarelli
Professor of Law
Charmaine McCall
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
Alveena Shah
Assistant Professor of Law
Karen Shephard
Information Services Librarian, Barco Law Library
Ann Sinsheimer
Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusive Excellence; Professor of Legal Writing
Anjali Vats
Associate Professor of Law with a Secondary Appointment in Communication
Initial Input
At the beginning of the search, the search committee held open forum meetings to allow members of the community an opportunity to share input regarding the next dean and also received feedback via a community survey. The committee appreciates the community’s input.