Job Description
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks aninnovative, visionary, and inclusive leader to chair the Department of Communication Studies.
This position would begin in Fall . We welcome applications from scholars who specialize inhuman interaction and communication in all its forms.
The department offers majors in Communication Studies with concentrations in Communication Management, Mass Communication and Sports Communication and specializations in Journalism, Digital Media / Broadcasting and Public Relations.
The department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication, with approximately undergraduate majors, 30 M.A. students, and 12 full-time faculty.
See the departmental website for more information : .
The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with administrative experience,evidence of effective teaching and mentorship, and a proven track record of research andpublishing excellence.
In addition, the candidate should be able to articulate their vision to lead a department that emphasizes inclusivity with specific regard to recruitment of diverse faculty and students, research excellence, quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community engagement.
This may include demonstrating a collaborative leadership style, engaging with colleagues within and beyond the department, communicating with transparency and clarity, identifying emerging department priorities, engaging in strategic planning and implementation, supporting faculty teaching, research, and creative scholarship, managingenrollment, and fostering growth in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Appointment at the full professor level is expected and Associate Professors may apply if there is a likelihood of being eligible for the rank of Professor at UAB.
A doctoral degree in communications or a related field is required.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments home to over full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise.
We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond.
UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has for more than five decades produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service.
UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for and in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings.
In , Forbes named UAB as Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune companies and more, across dozens of industries.
Spanning more than city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabamas largest single employer with nearly 28, employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.
1 billion. U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Graduate Schools ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nations top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nations top 50 in the magazines - Best Hospitals report.
UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $ million in FY22 a 50% increase over the past five years.
UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UABs NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
All applications should include the following documents : a cover letter that specifically addresses your qualifications, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Please address your cover letter to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Verna M. Keith () and contact her if you have any questions about the position.
Review of applications will begin on September 15, and will continue until the position is filled. Required Qualifications A doctoral degree in communications or a related field is required. Preferred Qualifications
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