University of Arizona

Director, School of Journalism (UPDATED)

Tucson, AZ, United States

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Director, School of Journalism (UPDATED)

Posting Number: req20792

Department: Journalism

Department Website Link:

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights: Note: The contact for applicants has been updated.

The Director of the School of Journalism will work to advance and strengthen the professional and research ambitions that are central to the school’s mission. That mission is based on three fundamental ideas: (1) Journalists fulfill a crucial role in a democracy, providing the public with independent and accurate information about issues and events so citizens can make informed judgments about policy and policy makers. (2) Information provided by the news media forms the foundation for much of the research in other fields, such as history and political science. (3) Ongoing research informs the field and the practice and is a critical aspect of the future of journalism and public understanding of the changing dimensions of the field and where news media, other media and more broadly, information ecosystems, are situated in democratic systems.

The school director administers the School of Journalism in collaboration with the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The director is expected to attract, mentor and retain faculty of the highest quality; expand and broaden the school’s research activities and advance its funding and reputation; foster public engagement and outreach, and maintain and support educational programs that provide undergraduate and graduate students with the essential skills and values to meet the challenges – and obligations — that journalists and researchers in journalism face in serving an inclusive and increasingly globally-connected world in a time of ever-changing technology.

The director, who reports to the SBS Dean, manages personnel, budgeting, scheduling, curriculum, and program assessment reviews, including university and national level accreditation. The director also advocates for the program within the College, across campus and before local, state and national audiences. The school director leads, oversees, administers, and advances the school’s overarching vision for instruction, research, and service and outreach responsibilities.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities: Internal management, oversight and evaluation of:

• Enrollment, curriculum, and instructional materials
• In-person and online delivery of curriculum
• Personnel hiring, professional growth and promotion, review and evaluation
• Program budgets
• Student concerns, complaints, grade authorizations and appeals
• Strategic planning, reporting, research and assessment
• Internal communications with students, faculty and staff
• External communications with alumni, donors and friends of the school
• Advocacy for the School of Journalism within SBS and among other UA departments, offices, and units, as well as among external audiences
• Advocacy for the various programs within the School of Journalism, including science/environmental reporting and public affairs, bilingual journalism, broadcasting, global media studies, and innovations in journalism and journalism education

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective leadership and organizational skills, including a commitment to inclusion in representation in management and supervisory practices
• Knowledge of the evolving landscape of journalism, journalistic platforms and journalism studies in the age of artificial intelligence
• A commitment to the enduring values of journalism, press freedom and freedom of information
• Familiarity with best practices for assessment and scholarship
• Strong organizational abilities and constructive problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in social media
• Strong computer, research, data management, and program development/assessment skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including an ability to foster effective collaborative relationships with colleagues and organizations on and off campus
• Ability to network with professional media institutions and organizations to support journalistic values and encourage learning and internship opportunities for students
• Familiarity with the constantly evolving skills and abilities required of journalism and journalists in the age of artificial intelligence and digital media

Minimum Qualifications:

• Record commensurate with appointment as a tenured Full Professor with the School of Journalism
• Ph.D. in the social sciences, humanities, or related disciplines
• Classroom experience teaching journalism, journalism studies or related subjects
• Experience managing or administering a program or project
• Experience and competence in working with an inclusive population
• Experience in pursuing fundraising and grants to supplement revenue streams for school programs and research
• Experience in managing university and national level accreditation and program reviews.
• Experience in community engagement and outreach

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years’ supervisory/administrative experience in journalism or related field
• At least five (5) years’ experience teaching in journalism or related field
• Professional journalism experience
• Demonstrated experience with shared governance
• Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking and using formal and informal data sources to inform, direct, and evaluate processes, programs, and personnel
• Experience proposing and managing budgets
• Experience recruiting an inclusive and distinguished faculty that consists of both journalistic professionals and academically strong tenure-track researchers
• Experience networking with regional, national, and/or global organizations engaged in journalism and journalism education

Rank: Professor

Tenure Information: Tenured (T)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates: Mitra Christian

Open Date: 10/21/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Diversity Statement: At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at .

Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Description:

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University seeks a postdoctoral research fellow contributing to the groundbreaking LibrES project aimed at combating gender-based violence in El Salvador. As part of an interdisciplinary effort funded by a grant from USAID, you will work alongside Principal Investigators (PIs) and collaborators to coordinate project activities, conduct research, collect and analyze data, create presentations, and publish findings.

This position is grant-funded and will renew annually for up to a maximum of three years, contingent on the continued availability of funding. The start date is flexible through Fall 2024.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate project activities, liaising with local partners and team members across various disciplines.
• Conduct research on gender-based violence in El Salvador, including data collection and analysis.
• Assist in the development of media campaigns aimed at raising awareness and combating stereotypes related to gender-based violence.
• Contribute to the creation of educational materials for students in a range of disciplines as well as professionals with local agencies, promoting sensitivity and trauma-informed practices.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and implementation of project goals.
• Present research findings at conferences and workshops, both nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to the publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, disseminating insights and recommendations for addressing gender-based violence.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Advertising, Public Relations, Media and Information, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field, completed by the time of appointment

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Demonstrated research experience, including data collection, analysis, and publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting social change in the field of gender-based violence
• Experience with eye tracking research

About the Cronkite School

The Cronkite School is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier mass communications programs. Rooted in the time-honored values that characterize its namesake—accuracy, responsibility, integrity—the school fosters excellence and ethics among students as they master the professional skills they need to succeed in the digital media world of today and tomorrow.

Located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus in the heart of the nation’s fifth-largest city, the School has 70 full-time faculty members, more than 100 full-time professional staff and annual resources of more than $40 million. The Cronkite faculty is made up of award-winning professional journalists, strategic communications specialists and world-class media scholars. Cronkite professors include five Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, digital media thought leaders, top TV producers and correspondents, major metropolitan newspaper editors and strategic communications experts.

More than 2,500 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students are enrolled at Cronkite, in person and online, preparing for careers in journalism, strategic media and related communications fields. Of the undergraduate residential student population, more than 60% come from out-of-state and more than 37% are students of color. The retention rate consistently exceeds 90%, and Cronkite students regularly lead the country in national competitions.

About Arizona State University

ASU is one of the largest and most innovative public research universities in the country, undertaking a bold reinvention of higher education as a New American University. With four campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, it serves more than 127,000 students on campus and online. For the past six years, it has been ranked No. 1 for innovation by U.S. News & World Report.

In the last decade, ASU has developed numerous new programs and units that bridge disciplinary boundaries to enable the exploration and discovery of new knowledge, while developing practical solutions to serve Arizona and the world at large. The university has strong and simultaneous commitments to educational access, excellence, and impact, and assumes significant responsibility for the cultural, social and economic vitality of its surrounding communities.

Application Instructions

Submission materials must include:

1. A cover letter stating qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Contact information (name, address, email, telephone number) for three professional references

The applicant’s name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dawn Gilpin. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at: .

Application deadline is Aug. 23, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply online at: https://apptrkr.com/5462119

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and 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.