[Commlist] Job opening: Director and Associate/Full Professor, School of Communication, Media, and Film Studies

    *The newly formed School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies
    at the University of Cincinnati invites applications and nominations
    for the position of School Director to begin August 1, 2023.
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    *Job Overview*

Candidates must be full-time faculty (tenure-track or non-tenure track) 
with a demonstrated understanding of R1-level research. The appointment 
will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, Tenure-Track or 
Educator. Candidates must have a doctorate, teaching experience, a 
commitment to inclusive excellence, and a scholarly record in one or 
more of the fields covered by the School, including areas within the 
field of Communication (Health & Environment, Interpersonal, Media & 
Technology, Organizational, or Rhetoric), Film, or Media Studies.


    *Essential Functions*

  * Candidates must have a commitment to further develop the newly
    approved Ph.D. in Communication with an emphasis in Social Justice.
  * The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to
    fundraising (partnering with UC Foundation and other sources) and
    public-facing engagement; recruiting and retaining diverse faculty;
    building cross-disciplinary partnerships both within the School and
    beyond; and managing a new and rapidly growing academic unit.
  * We welcome candidates from a diverse set of paradigmatic and
    methodological approaches to the study of Communication, Film, and
    Media.
  * The candidate will be expected to teach from a selection of existing
    undergraduate courses that contribute to our undergraduate
    curriculum, as well as develop new course offerings.
  * At the graduate level, candidates may be expected to offer
    doctoral-level theory and research seminars. (A typical teaching
    load will be 1 course per semester.)
  * Prior administrative experience and the ability to advocate for the
    School at national and international levels, as well as within the
    college and university, are ideal.
  * A successful candidate will support the growth of all faculty,
    graduate and undergraduate students, and staff.


    *Minimum Requirements*

The position requires a Ph.D. or terminal degree, from a regionally or 
nationally accredited college or university of recognized standing, in 
Communication, Film, or Media Studies (or closely related field).


    *Additional Qualifications Considered*

  * Ability to demonstrate research, teaching, and/or community
    engagement experience consistent with the social justice focus of
    our newly approved Ph.D. program.
  * Ability to demonstrate an active program of scholarship, a strong
    record of teaching, an interest in both undergraduate and graduate
    education, and a willingness to mentor graduate students.
  * Ability to fundraise (partner with UC Foundation and other sources)
    and undertake public-facing engagement.
  * Ability to promote the selection and retention of an outstanding and
    diverse faculty.
  * Ability to undertake academic governance, including the
    collaborative development of appropriate procedures for governance
    within the School (e.g., policies and procedures regarding RPT,
    leaves, long-range planning, curriculum development, program review,
    and distribution and utilization of resources).
  * Ability to oversee the School’s budget (all funds), class schedules,
    course offerings, teaching assignments, office assignments, and staff.
  * Ability to advance the research and teaching missions of the School.
  * Ability to collaborate across the college and campus, and work to
    achieve School, college, and university strategic goals.
  * Ability to provide direct and/or indirect supervision to staff
    (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action,
    approve time off, etc.).


    *Application Process*

Candidates must provide:

  * Cover letter describing interest in the position.
  * Research interest.
  * Teaching philosophy and experience.
  * Current copy of your CV, including courses taught.
  * Contact information for three (3) references.

Letters of recommendations will be requested from shortlist finalists only.

Review of applications will approximately begin December 1, 2022, and 
will continue until the position is filled. In addition to the 
qualifications outlined above each applicant will be evaluated on their 
commitment and contributions to diversity, as well as their appreciation 
for the University’s culture of inclusion and equity.

For more information and. to apply, visit:

https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Director-and-AssociateFull-Professor%2C-School-of-Communication%2C-Media%2C-and-Film-Studies-OH-45201/939706800/ 
<https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Director-and-AssociateFull-Professor%2C-School-of-Communication%2C-Media%2C-and-Film-Studies-OH-45201/939706800/>


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