Barry University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law.
Founded in 1999 and fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) the Barry University School of Law offers a Juris Doctor program with full-time and part-time options, along with specialized certificate tracks and dual degrees. Located in Orlando, Florida, the school serves a diverse student body with a strong commitment to community engagement, ethical leadership, and public service.
The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the School of Law, providing visionary, strategic, and collaborative leadership to ensure the school’s excellence in legal education, scholarship, and service. The Dean is responsible for advancing a dynamic and mission-driven academic community that reflects Barry University’s core values while positioning Barry Law as a leader in addressing contemporary challenges facing the legal profession.
In addition to holding a faculty appointment as Professor of Law, the Dean is a highly visible representative of the school—engaging with the judiciary, legal profession, and broader public to amplify the school’s contributions to justice, equity, and the common good. As a key member of the University’s academic leadership, the Dean contributes to institution-wide strategy and represents the school with distinction and integrity in all internal and external forums.
Minimum qualifications include a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and eligibility for appointment as a full professor with tenure at Barry, or truly exemplary accomplishments in the legal field otherwise commensurate with the Dean’s role and responsibilities. Desired experiences, attributes and additional information about the position, Barry Law, and Barry University can be found in the leadership profile above.
AGB Search is pleased to assist Barry University with this leadership search. To apply for the Dean of the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law position, candidates are requested to submit the following: (i) curriculum vitae or resume; (ii) a letter of interest that addresses how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required/desired attributes and priorities as expressed in this position profile; and (iii) contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date). For best consideration, applications should be submitted by September 8, 2025, to the AGB Search application portal at: Barry University Dean, School of Law. The search will remain open until an appointment is made.
Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged. Please direct them to BarryLawDean@agbsearch.com or the AGB Search consultants listed below:
Kimberly Templeton, JD, Principal
kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com
Frederick Moore, JD/MBA, Senior Executive Search Consultant
fred.moore@agbsearch.com
Anne Hoffman, Executive Search Associate
anne.hoffman@agbsearch.com
