[Commlist] director Hugh Downs School of Human Communication vacancy

Search for the Director
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College) on the Tempe 
Campus of Arizona State University (ASU) invites inquiries, nominations, 
and applications for the position of Director of the Hugh Downs School 
of Human Communication (HDSHC) with a concurrent appointment as tenured 
Full Professor. The College values our cultural and intellectual 
diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive 
environment. We are especially interested in applicants who 
can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

The HDSHC is home to a dynamic group of faculty working to create 
innovative research and excellence in teaching through its efforts to 
address the complexity of human communication in the 21st century.  The 
HDSHC's mission aims to place communication at the center of human 
activity while creating a culture of belonging that values diversity. 
The new Director will join a community passionate about the integration 
of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into all parts of the 
HDSHC's offerings and operations.

Our next Director will have a leadership style that aligns with the 
University's culture of invention and innovation, creates meaningful and 
enduring results, and encourages a passion for the social sciences as 
interconnected, inclusive, and impactful fields. The Director should 
cultivate a persuasive vision for the HDSHC's future that reflects our 
highest aspirations for the School and its role in civil discourse 
within and across communities and throughout society.

A uniquely collaborative group, in 2019 the HDSHC completed a 
School-wide program review that showcased their notable breadth of 
teaching and research, collegial and interdisciplinary nature and 
outlined shared strategic aspirations for the coming years. The HDSHC is 
comprised of 28 distinguished core faculty and offers BA, BS, MA, and 
Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty are recognized for teaching and research 
excellence in areas of Human Communication including: health, 
intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, performance studies, 
critical/cultural studies, and rhetoric. Online programs, including a 
minor, BS, BA and MA, have experienced exponential growth and the School 
looks forward to continuing the upward trajectory. The HDSHC offers 
laboratory facilities, computer resources, project support, grant 
development support, and a performance studio.

ASU's location offers the resources of a major metropolitan area (5+ 
million) in a state with spectacular natural scenery and recreational 
areas, sublime winters, and a culturally rich population. Learn more 
about the HDSHC and ASU at https://humancommunication.asu.edu/ and 
https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, respectively. Learn more about 
what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting 
https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

* A Ph.D. degree in Communication Studies or a closely related or 
relevant field
* A scholarly record commensurate with the rank of tenured Full 
Professor in The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
* A record of effective mentoring, in particular related to junior 
faculty as well as undergraduate and graduate students
* A record of leadership performing significant and effective financial 
oversight (i.e.,  group/center leader; department chair/director)
* Demonstrated commitment to principles of justice, equality, diversity, 
and inclusion; to attracting, recruiting, retaining, and promoting 
personnel in support of those principles, and in particular Black, 
Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) personnel

Desired Qualifications

* An internationally recognized program of research, a strong record of 
external funding, and experience supporting colleagues as they compete 
for funding
* Excellent interpersonal and strong, persuasive communication skills
* Ability to articulate the vision, mission, and future aims of the 
HDSHC in relationship to The College and the University
* Demonstrated an entrepreneurial approach to forming alliances and 
partnerships with other units and programs in the university, as well as 
outside organizations and external stakeholders, particularly those in 
racially and ethnically diverse and intersectional communities.
* A broad outlook and approach to new trends in Human Communication that 
capture a new learning paradigm of the communication process in 
post-pandemic higher education
* An interest in and commitment to fundraising and an ability to present 
a compelling story to potential donors, funding agencies, and external 
constituencies

Arizona State University is a leading public university ranked #1 Most 
Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report six years in a row and is 
leading a bold reinvention of higher education as the New American 
University. ASU is a research-intensive university and has developed 
numerous new programs and units that defy and bridge disciplinary 
boundaries to enable the exploration and discovery of new knowledge 
while developing solutions to the most challenging issues of our time. 
Located on four campuses and two research parks in the Phoenix 
metropolitan area, ASU is one of the largest universities in the United 
States and has strong and simultaneous commitments to educational 
access, research, and teaching excellence. With the University's 
location in the nation's fifth largest city, the Phoenix region provides 
a rich context for applied research and community engagement around 
issues of human communication.

Nominations, inquiries, and applications (a curriculum vitae; a letter 
of interest describing how you meet the qualifications noted above, and 
your vision for leadership of an interdisciplinary school; a statement 
addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and 
inclusion will advance ASU's commitment to inclusive excellence; and 
contact information, including email addresses, for five references 
[references may be contacted at a later stage of the search and only 
with the candidate's approval]) can be submitted online at 
http://apply.interfolio.com/94112. Applications will be reviewed 
beginning Friday, October 22, 2021; if not filled, reviews will occur 
every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

Questions about this position should be directed to Chris Stojanowski, 
Chair of the Search Committee via email (cstojano /at/ asu.edu).

A background check is required for employment.

ASU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without 
regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, 
protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more 
information on ASU's policies, please see 
https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html ; and its complete 
non-discrimination statement at https:/www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus 
security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU's Annual Security 
and Fire Safety Report is available online at 
https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a 
hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 
480-965-3456.
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