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Dean, College of Communication and Information

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Communication and Information.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state's land grant and flagship research institution and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as research extensive. The College of Communication and Information consists of 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, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of disciplines. It includes 46 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1,500 undergraduate and 350 graduate students.

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Foster curricular, teaching, and research excellence for all areas of the College.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the College's operational, personnel, and budgetary policies and procedures.
• Actively develop and support faculty.
• Enhance the College's position as an international center of excellence.
• Provide leadership in recruiting high-quality students.
• Advance external funding through fundraising and grant programs.
• Provide leadership in all aspects of diversity.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with relevant academic, public, and business communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree in relevant field or fields of study.
• Distinguished record of visionary and innovative leadership.
• Distinguished record of scholarly or creative achievement, teaching, and professional accomplishments, preferably in a research university, appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor in the College.
• Demonstrated appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of communication and information science and the specific disciplines/sub-disciplines represented by the College.
• A record of progressively more responsible administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning development and implementation.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in all areas of academic life.
• Strong ability to nurture and sustain collaborative working relationships with faculty, students, staff, deans, administrators, and all internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing successful fundraising programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with outreach and distance education programs.
• Demonstrated professional experience.

Knoxville, Tennessee is a thriving, diverse, urban community with numerous intellectual and cultural opportunities. Located along the Tennessee River and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the metropolitan area offers a beautiful natural environment and outdoor recreation. The mild climate has four distinct seasons. The cost of living is among the country's most affordable. Knoxville supports an opera company, a symphony orchestra, ballet, jazz, and an art museum, and serves as the medical center for East Tennessee.

Application Procedure:

Applications and references should be sent both in hard copy and electronic form (on a disk or as an e-mail attachment) to the address given below.

Applications should include:

1. A letter of interest addressing the qualifications
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
3. The names and contact information (addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses) of five (5) references.

Dr. Joan L. Creasia
Chair, Search Committee, The University of Tennessee College of Nursing
1200 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4180
Phone: (865) 974-7583
Fax: (865) 974-3569
E-mail: jcreasia@utk.edu

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2004. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the university. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Ave., Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley St., Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.