American University of Phnom Penh

Dean – Faculty of Law

GeneralPosted 1 d ago

Location

Phnom Penh / Cambodia

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

7+ Years

Experience level

Mid-Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Languages

English

Description

The Dean of the Faculty of Law serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the law.
Strategic Leadership & Academic Governance: Provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to the Faculty of Law across undergraduate and graduate legal programs.
Oversee curriculum development, accreditation standards, and academic program evaluations.
Advance and manage international dual-degree partnerships and articulation pathways.
Champion legal ethics, moot court initiatives, clinical legal education, and experiential learning opportunities.
Faculty Development & Scholarship: Lead the recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and retention of distinguished legal faculty and adjunct instructors.
Foster legal scholarship, research excellence, policy engagement, and faculty publications.
Ensure high-quality, student-centered legal pedagogy integrating modern educational technology.
Student Success & External Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with judicial bodies, bar associations, law firms, NGOs, and international legal organizations to enhance student internships, clerkships, and career placement.
Support student moot court competitions, legal clinics, and law-student professional associations.
Represent the Faculty of Law in national and international academic forums, legal conferences, and civic events.
Resource Management & Administration: Develop, allocate, and monitor the Faculty of Law’s annual operating budget and resources.
Oversee course scheduling, faculty teaching loads, and administrative staffing.
Ensure strict adherence to university governance, academic integrity policies, and Cambodian legal frames.

Requirements

Education & Experience

An earned Ph.D. in Law, Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D. / J.S.D.), or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with an advanced degree (LL.M.) from an accredited American or Western university.
Minimum 7–10 years of combined legal practice, university teaching, and legal research experience.
Demonstrated record of successful academic leadership (e.g., Dean, Associate Dean, Program Chair, or Law Clinic Director) in higher education.

- An established scholarly portfolio with peer-reviewed publications in recognized legal journals. Core Competencies & Skills

In-depth understanding of both civil law and common law systems, with familiarity with U.S. legal education frames.
Visionary leadership, sound ethical judgment, and strong interal and organizational capabilities.
Proven ability to engage constructively with external legal practitioners, international academic partners, and governmental bodies.
Native or near-native English fluency (written and spoken); knowledge of the Cambodian or Southeast Asian legal system is an asset.

Required Skills

LawLegal PracticeLegal ResearchAcademic LeadershipScholarly Portfolio DevelopmentPeer-Reviewed PublicationCivil Law SystemsCommon Law SystemsU.S. Legal Education FrameworksVisionary LeadershipEthical JudgmentInterpersonal CapabilitiesOrganizational CapabilitiesConstructive EngagementEnglish FluencyCambodian Legal SystemSoutheast Asian Legal SystemCanvas LMS