[Commlist] vacancy Dean, College of Communication and Information

https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/2064183/dean-college-of-communication-and-information/



Dean, College of Communication and Information
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Location:
Knoxville, TN
Open Date:
Dec 7, 2020
Description:

Introduction

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and 
nominations for the position of the Dean of the College of Communication 
& Information. The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer 
of the College reporting directly to the provost. The new dean will lead 
a diverse, talented group of faculty, staff, and students in addressing 
communication and information issues in our current and future era 
characterized by rapid change, ethical questions, and differentiated 
access. The College has the added the goal of developing nationally 
ranked programs, world-class scholarship, and work that has a direct 
impact on the community. The dean must be champion of diversity, equity 
and inclusion and lead with a spirit of humanity, generosity, and empathy.

The University and Region

UTK  is the state’s flagship, land-grant university.  We are a Research 
1 university with 11 colleges and nearly 30,000 students.  With new 
leadership at the system, university, and college levels, UTK is poised 
for dramatic positive change focused on solving some of the most 
audacious, pressing problems our country and world face today. The city 
of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a 
beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including 
internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique 
restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor 
activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great 
Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville 
and Cincinnati. It is only a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and 
Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population 
of more than 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading 
corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory, PetSafe/Radio Systems Corporation, Pilot/Flying J, and 
Tennessee Valley Authority.  Knoxville is one of the top video producers 
in the nation.  It is home to Tombras Group advertising, AC 
Entertainment, Regal Cinemas, HGTV, DIY Network, and other networks 
owned by Discovery Inc.

The College

The College of Communication & Information is comprised of 1280 
undergraduate students, 420 graduate students, nearly 80 full-time 
faculty, and 40 staff.  It boasts four schools: the School of 
Advertising and Public Relations, the School of Communication Studies, 
the School of Information Sciences, and the School of Journalism and 
Electronic Media.  The College offers bachelor’s degrees, an 
undergraduate honors program, Master of Science degrees, and an 
interdisciplinary PhD in Communication and Information. The College has 
a Board of Visitors comprising 43 distinguished individuals who support 
the College and represent the disciplines and professions 
(https://cci.utk.edu/bovdirectory). The College is home to the Center 
for Information and Communication Studies (https://cics.utk.edu/), which 
assists CCI faculty with obtaining and managing external funding for 
research and teaching projects. These projects are also supported by 
several labs within the College, including the Scripps Convergence Lab, 
the Adam Brown Social Media Command Center, the User eXperience Lab, the 
Message Effects Lab, the Converged Newsroom Lab, and a Public Speaking 
Center. The College’s School of Information Sciences is ranked in the 
top 20 in the U.S. News & World Report Graduate rankings and is 
accredited by the American Library Association. All units are nationally 
accredited.

The Position

The College is well positioned for a new dean to lead faculty and staff 
in addressing current national and international issues in the field of 
communication, raising the level of recognition, and increasing 
enrollment.  The new dean will lead the College in building a diverse, 
equitable, and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of the legal 
and ethical responsibilities of access to information and the exercise 
of expression in a democratic society. The new dean will work with 
integrity and shared governance to increase awareness of the important 
communication and information issues in the contemporary world. The dean 
will lead the college programming in developing students’ personal 
skills in communication, critical thinking, research, and evaluation. 
The dean will work with current and future community partners to fulfill 
the university’s new strategic vision developed in 2020.

Responsibilities

    Lead the College in developing a new vision that identifies and 
adapts to disciplinary changes in the field and in each school;
    Foster curricular, teaching, and research excellence in all areas 
of the College;
    Recruit, retain, develop, and evaluate diverse faculty;
    Develop and support faculty in solving national issues in the 
field, mentoring students, and building leadership capacity;
    Enhance the College’s national and international reputations;
    Increase external funding through fundraising and grants programs;
    Develop and nurture strong relationships with relevant academic, 
public, and business communities;
    Contribute actively and positively as a member of the Council of 
Deans and as a senior administrator of the University;
    Advocate for and enhance the visibility of the College within the 
university through collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary 
programs and projects;
    Oversee College communications, marketing, and recruitment efforts;
    Lead each school through accreditation cycles;
    Skillfully plan, direct, and coordinate the College’s operational, 
personnel, and budgetary policies and procedures (including the 
effective management of a $9M dollar budget).


Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

    Earned terminal degree(s) in a relevant field or fields of study;
    Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all 
areas of academic life and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and 
affirmative action;
    Evidence of knowledge of the rapidly evolving field and a sense for 
what the future holds for communications and information
    Record of visionary and innovative leadership;
    Strong record of scholarly or creative achievement, teaching, and 
professional accomplishments appropriate for appointment as a tenured 
full professor in the College;
    Demonstrated understanding of the research university environment;
    Demonstrated understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the 
communication and information sciences and the specific 
disciplines/sub-disciplines represented by the College;
    Demonstrated understanding of academic and professional training 
programs;
    Demonstrated experience in skillful management of personnel and 
financial resources;
    Demonstrated experience in strategic planning development and 
implementation;
    Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collaborative working 
relationships with diverse faculty, students, staff, administrators, and 
external constituencies.

Desired Qualifications

    Demonstrated experience in planning and executing successful 
fundraising programs;
    Demonstrated experience with outreach and distance education programs;
    Demonstrated experience leading global programs;
    National and international reputation in the field.


Application Instructions:

Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing the 
qualifications, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of 
leadership philosophy, (4) a diversity statement, and (5) the names and 
contact information (addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses) of 
five references.

The position will be open until filled, but to be assured of full 
consideration, all materials should be received by February 1, 2021. 
Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Brooke M. Swart, Executive 
Recruiter, at (bswart /at/ utk.edu).
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