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[ecrea] Position Available - University of Georgia - Dean of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Mon Sep 24 17:00:18 GMT 2012


*Dean, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication*

The University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Established in 1915, the Grady College is one of the oldest and most distinguished mass communication programs in the country. Its three departments -- journalism, advertising and public relations, and telecommunications -- are consistently ranked among the very best in the nation.

The Grady College's undergraduate education prepares students for careers in the media, advertising and public relations. The more than 1,400 students currently in the Grady College are among the best and brightest in the country. The University of Georgia entering freshmen class once again will have a strong GPA that exceeds 3.8. Additionally, this class has the highest SAT average in UGA history with a combined mean critical reading and math score of 1273, plus an average writing score of 614, for an 1887 on the 2400 scale. Admission to Grady College is among the most competitive at UGA. On the graduate level, over 100 Grady College students are pursuing masters and doctoral degrees. The College is home to the Peabody Awards, internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious prizes for excellence in electronic media and the Knight Chair in Health and Medical Journalism.

The Grady faculty includes some of the most prolific and influential scholars in the field. The Grady faculty is renowned for its research and teaching; faculty members have been honored with more than 30 awards for excellence in teaching. In addition, the Grady faculty includes authors of top-selling textbooks about mass communication. A majority of Grady College faculty have professional backgrounds, bringing rich experience to the classroom. Additional information about the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is available at: http://www.grady.uga.edu/.

The Dean will provide energetic and visionary leadership, as well as principled administrative guidance and advocacy for the mission of the College in teaching, research, and public service/outreach. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The Dean's responsibilities include overall responsibility for leadership of the College; strategic planning and analysis of College operations; program development for departments, centers and institutes in the College; budget development; fundraising; faculty recruitment; liaison with department heads, center and institute directors and College staff; representing the College to the University administration; and alumni relations.

Candidates should have a terminal degree, a distinguished record of scholarship and qualify for tenure at the full professor level. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research; be able to manage a diverse college with three departments; be a strong internal manager with good budgetary skills and the ability to work in a collaborative and collegial manner with a diverse faculty and staff; as well as encouraging externally supported scholarship and have the ability to be a successful fundraiser, working with foundations and individual donors.

UGA, a land-grant/sea-grant university, is the largest and most comprehensive educational institution in Georgia. The University enrolls 35,000 students, and is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. The University of Georgia is ranked among the top 25 public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2012 edition of America's Best Colleges. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges. Athens is located in an area of great natural beauty, and the campus and community offer many cultural and recreational opportunities. Additional information about the University of Georgia is available at http://www.uga.edu/.

Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by December 9, 2012; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).

Email submissions with attachments are preferred. Please send to: (ugasearchgroup /at/ uga.edu) <mailto:(ugasearchgroup /at/ uga.edu)> In lieu of email submission, written application materials can be directed to:

UGA Search Group
University of Georgia, Human Resources
Search Committee: Dean, Grady College
215 S. Jackson Street
Athens, GA 30602

Confidential requests for information should be directed to Michael Luthi, Primary Consultant with the UGA Search Group, 706-542-1837.

/The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution/
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