Dean, Faculty of Law

Background

Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a Faith-Based Christian University founded in 2002 by Ankole Diocese of the Church of Uganda. Fully accredited and chartered by His Excellency, the President of Uganda in 2014, the University is located in Mbarara City, Western Uganda. Our Mission is to train and produce Responsible, Ethical, Employable, Entrepreneurial and God-fearing graduates (REEE+G).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BSU offers competitive salaries and excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development. The University now seeks to recruit competent and highly qualified professionals to contribute to the implementation of its 10-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2035) and the efficient operationalization of the University Council policies in a highly competitive higher education environment.

Role Context

The Dean, Faculty of Law, provides visionary academic and administrative leadership for the Faculty, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal education that produces ethical, competent, and socially responsible lawyers equipped to serve the global community. The Dean fosters a culture of integrity, service, and public interest law, bridging legal academia with the profession, judiciary, and broader society. Reports to the Academic Registrar.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Law.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in legal education, legal practice, or a combination, including significant academic leadership roles (e.g., department head, associate dean, or equivalent).
• Proven record of scholarship, teaching excellence, and professional achievement in law, qualifying for appointment as a tenured full Professor in the Faculty of Law.
• Experience in university administration, strategic planning, budgeting, and accreditation processes (e.g., with relevant Ugandan or international legal education bodies).

Personal Competencies

• Inspirational leadership with strong ethical grounding, aligned with Christian values of justice, compassion, integrity, and service to humanity.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage faculty, students, staff, alumni, legal professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Strategic vision and innovative thinking, with knowledge of Ugandan, African, and global legal trends, including emerging areas like technology law, environmental law, and access to justice.
• Data-driven decision-making and resource management skills, including budgeting, fundraising, and performance analytics.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and fostering an environment that empowers underrepresented groups in legal education and the profession.
• Adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and passion for mentoring future leaders who integrate faith, entrepreneurship, and public service in their legal careers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online with supporting documents. Address to: University Secretary, Bishop Stuart University. P. O. Box 09, Mbarara.