Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication Jo

Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication

Position: Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication

Appointment Type: Faculty

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, seeks candidates for a tenured full professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. The successful candidate will lead an ambitious unit aiming to build upon its award-winning reputation as a national center for excellence in research, teaching, and service in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, sports media and communication, and a proposed new major in digital storytelling. The candidate will have a Ph.D. or terminal degree and a proven record of leadership/administrative experience in the mass communication field. The preferred candidate will have professional experience in both the media industry and higher education; the ability to develop and foster strong relationships with students, faculty, staff and industry leaders; the skills to communicate a vision internally and externally regarding the school’s contribution to the teaching, research, service and professional outreach missions of a land-grant university; a record of success in fundraising and/or alumni/donor relations; a record of success in research and/or grants; a history of transparent and collaborative leadership practices; and expertise to guide organizational development and to creatively address issues on the forefront of journalism and communication education and research. The initial term for the Directorship is 5 years.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Recognition for research and scholarship commensurate with the rank of full professor
• PhD or academic equivalent in journalism and mass communications, public relations, or a closely aligned field

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in fundraising and/or alumni/donor relations
• Record of transparent and collaborative leadership practices; and expertise to guide organizational development and to creatively address issues on the forefront of journalism and communication education and research
• Demonstrated record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated record of leadership/administrative experience in mass communications in higher education
• Ability to develop and foster relationships with students, faculty, staff and communication industry leaders
• Skills to communicate a vision internally and externally regarding the school’s contribution to the teaching, research, service, and professional outreach missions of a land-grant university

Department/Program & College Description

The Greenlee School is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It is the only unit with school status among the College’s 22 departments. The school enrolls over 450 undergraduate and master’s students and benefits from a strong alumni network and an engaged external advisory council. Journalism education began at Iowa State College in 1905, and Greenlee continues to align with ISU’s land-grant mission and ACEJMC accreditation. Greenlee has been continuously accredited since 1948.

Department Unit/Website

www.greenlee.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

May 15, 2031

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter - including a statement of leadership, vision and growth strategy, skills in building relationships and outreach to industry leaders, and efforts to promote a transparent, collaborative and welcoming environment
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application by September 8, 2025. The position is open until filled. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State University offers comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, and:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program