Dean Search Information

Dean Search Announcement

Texas Tech University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law. The preferred date for the individual to begin duties is on or about summer 2010.

If you are interested in learning more about this position and how to apply, please view our Dean Position Announcement [PDF].

Dean Search Committee

The Dean Search Committee is composed of faculty, alumni, students, and other members of the Texas Tech and Lubbock Community. Its members include the following:

• Dr. Fred Hartmeister, Chair (Dean, Texas Tech University Graduate School)
• Prof. Jorge Ramirez, Vice Chair (Professor of Law and Director of International Programs)
• Prof. William Casto (Paul Whitfield Horn Professor)
• Prof. Susan Fortney (Paul Whitfield Horn Professor and Director of the Health Law and Bioethics Mediation Clinic)
• Prof. Gerry Beyer (Governor Preston E. Smith Regents Professor of Law)
• Prof. Jennifer Bard (Alvin R. Allison Professor of Law and Director of Health Law Program)
• Assoc. Dean Calvin Lewis (Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity)
• Ms. Casey Carson (Director, Alumni Relations)
• Hon. Paula Lanehart '77 (Local Bar Leader)
• Mr. Fernando Bustos '97 (Adjunct Professor and Local Practitioner)
• Mr. David Segrest '67 (Practitioner, President, Law School Foundation, and 2009 Distinguished Alum)
• Ms. Barbara Runge '73 (Practitioner, Vice-President, Law School Foundation, and 2002 Distinguished Alum)
• Mr. Mark Lanier '84 (Practitioner, 2005 Distinguished Alum)
• Hon. Melody Wilkinson '88 (Judge, 17th District Court, and Former Texas Young Lawyers Association President)
• Mr. Mark Griffin '79 (University Regent)
• Mr. Jonathan Wilkerson '09
• Mr. James Leito '09

Contact Us

If you have any further questions about the Dean position or the School of Law, please feel free to contact the following individuals:

Dr. Fred Hartmeister, Chair of Dean Search Committee
Dean, Texas Tech University Graduate School
fred.hartmeister@ttu.edu
(806) 742-2781

Prof. Jorge Ramirez, Vice Chair of Dean Search Committee
Professor of Law and Director of International Programs, Texas Tech School of Law
jorge.ramirez@ttu.edu
(806) 742-3990 ext. 252