Confidential is hiring: Dean, Journalism & Mass Communications in Lawrence

Dean, Journalism & Mass Communications

About the Company

Large public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1865

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Education
• Performing Arts
• Venture Capital
• University of Kansas
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• Academic
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Specialties

• liberal arts and sciences
• architecture
• design
• urban planning
• business
• education
• engineering
• journalism
• law
• music
• pharmacy
• social welfare
• medicine
• nursing
• health professions
• medical school
• city management/urban policy
• special education
• research
• and ncaa

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its School of Journalism and Mass Communications. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, dynamic, and forward-looking leader with a strong research and community-oriented background. The Dean will be responsible for leading the school in a manner that is in line with the institution's strategic goals, particularly in the areas of student-centered teaching, research, and professional practice. Key priorities for the role include engaging faculty and staff, spearheading fundraising efforts, and fostering a culture that values professional, scholarly, and academic dimensions. The successful candidate will be expected to have a terminal degree in a relevant field and a distinguished record of teaching, research, and achievement, with the ability to be tenured at the rank of full professor. The role of the Dean is pivotal in shaping the future of journalism and mass communications education at the company. The Dean will be tasked with building public trust in the media, leading outreach initiatives, and ensuring that students are prepared to uphold transparency, ethical standards, and innovative practices. A vibrant research culture is essential, and the Dean must be committed to shared governance, serving as a visible and accessible presence within the school and in engagement with community and industry partners. The position requires a leader who can inspire and support the professional growth of others, and who is dedicated to the values of the institution, including a commitment to learning, scholarship, and service. The Dean will also be expected to maintain a collaborative and collegial culture that supports the school's academic mission and community.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Academic Officer/Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Editorial