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Dean of Communication & Journalism

Confidential, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11790

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Dean of Communication & Journalism

About the Company

Top-tier public university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1957

Employees 10,001+

Categories

Education Colleges & Universities New York Colleges Research University SUNY Stony Brook SUNY-SB SUNYSB Stony Brook University Stonybrook Summer Session Undergraduate Admissions University at Stony Brook University of Stony Brook

Specialties

biomedical and nuclear physics

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its School of Communication and Journalism. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader, responsible for shaping the future of communication and journalism education, championing academic excellence, and enhancing the school's national and global reputation. This role involves leading a dynamic and growing school, with a focus on innovation, integrity, and preparing students for impactful careers in media and communication. The Dean will be tasked with establishing a unified vision, strengthening curriculum, linking research with practice, and fostering external partnerships to enhance student success. Key initiatives include the promotion of truth, clarity, and public engagement, particularly in the context of rapid technological change and the challenges of misinformation.

Applicants for the Dean position at the company's School of Communication and Journalism should have a terminal degree in a relevant discipline and a strong academic background, with the potential for a tenured professorship. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to higher education and a clear understanding of the future of communication and journalism education. Strategic and collaborative leadership, as well as a track record of fostering innovation in teaching, scholarship, and experiential learning, are essential. The role also offers opportunities to expand philanthropic support and industry engagement, particularly in the context of the company's access to New York City and its global reputation. The Dean will be expected to lead with integrity, authenticity, resilience, and a passion for advancing student success.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration