Director, School of Media & Communication (NKU Internal Only) Job at Northern Ke

Position Information

Working Title: Director, School of Media & Communication (NKU Internal Only)

Department: College of Informatics

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Position Number: tbd

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position:

The Director of the School of Media & Communication (SMC) provides leadership and vision for one of two schools in the College of Informatics. The director serves as supervisor of all school faculty and is a member of the college's leadership team, reporting to the dean.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the School Director are listed in Section 1 of the NKU Department Chair School/Director Handbook. Follow this LINK for detailed information about the position. Responsibilities fall under the categories of Program Maintenance, Development, and Evaluation; Personnel Management; Fiscal Management; and Responsibilities to Students.

As outlined in the link above, the School Director's duties include (not limited to):

• Advocate for SMC's faculty, staff, and students within the College of Informatics and throughout the university.
• Provide direction and vision for the school (including working with student and community outreach).
• Facilitate and provide support for mentoring.
• Facilitate and provide professional development of school faculty and staff.
• Play the standard chair role in RPT Reviews.
• Conduct full-time faculty annual performance reviews.
• Recruit new full and part-time faculty and staff.
• Implement School, College, and University policies.
• Provide regular communication about the SMC to various audiences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty concerns and class-related student concerns.
• Participate in strategic and budget planning for college.
• Manage the budget for the school and serve as an approver for purchases.

Qualifications:

A tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the College of Informatics, a record of successful administrative service, and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Application review will begin 10/21/2024.

Minimum Education: Terminal Degree appropriate to discipline.

Preferred Education: Terminal Degree Appropriate to Discipline.

Posting Detail Information:

Requisition Number: 2024F746

Job Open Date: 10/02/2024

Job Close Date: TBD

Quick Link: https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14324