Alexander Blewett III School of Law Dean Search
POSITION ADVERTISEMENT
View the position advertisement on the UM Jobs page.
FEEDBACK WELCOME
The search committee welcomes feedback from the campus community on finalists for the Law dean. Please complete this Qualtrics survey by 9am, Monday February 6, 2023.
FINALIST CAMPUS VISITS
The Office of the Provost will host open forums for each finalist, consisting of a 5 minute introduction, a 20 minute presentation, and a question and answer session during the remaining time. Each open forum will be followed by a reception open to the campus community.
Note: Open forum recordings are available upon request to Hillary Stowell, Director of Academic Budgets and Personnel in the Office of the Provost.
- Open Forum: 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, Law School building, room 101
- Open Forum: 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, Law School building, room 101
- Open Forum: 12-1 p.m. Monday, January 30, Law School building, room 101
- Open Forum: 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, Law School building, room 101
SEARCH COMMITTEE CHARGE
For this position, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary academic with administrative and faculty experience who can lead the Blewett School of Law during an exciting and transitional time. Given the momentum on campus, based on the priorities for action and Strategic Enrollment Planning, this is an opportune time to bring an experienced leader to the School of Law. As the only law school in Montana, with exceptional donor and alumni support, the Blewett School of Law is positioned for increased strength and growth. Let this serve as a charge to the search committee to bring in extraordinary candidates capable of building upon this strong foundation and realizing the Blewett School of Law’s potential.
The successful candidate must work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals across campus and across the local and regional legal communities. They must continue the upward trend in Blewett School of Law enrollments as well as bar passage and placement rates. The dean must understand the unique role the Blewett School of Law plays within the fabric of the larger University as well as in the national legal landscape. And, they must have a vision for the future of the School of Law and the ability to reach out to alumni, donors, and other stakeholders and share that vision with them.
Search Committee
Suzanne Tilleman, Dean, College of Business and search committee chair
Ali Bovingdon, Legal Counsel, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
Pippa Browde, Professor, Blewett School of Law
Martin Burke, Blewett School of Law alumnus
Craig Cowie, Associate Professor and Director of the Blewett Consumer Law & Protection Program, Blewett School of Law
Blake Emidy, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration and Policy
Jessica Fehr, Montana District Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial District, Blewett School of Law alumnus
Benjamin Hursh, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of Montana
Doug James, Attorney, Moulton Bellingham PC, Blewett School of Law alumnus
Tara Jensen, Founder of SetPoint Public Relations, MPA alumnus
Anthony Johnstone, Helen and David Mason Professor & Affiliated Professor of Public Administration, Blewett School of Law
Stephan Licitra, Blewett School of Law, MPA/JD student representative
Hannah Singleton, Director of Fiscal Operations, Blewett School of Law, staff representative
Kekek Stark, Assistant Professor, Blewett School of Law
Sandra Zellmer, Professor, Blewett School of Law