Director and Associate/Full Professor, School of Communication, Media, and Film Studies

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

Job Overview

The newly formed School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies at the University of Cincinnati invites applications and nominations for the position of School Director to begin August 1, 2023. Candidates must be full-time faculty (tenure-track or non-tenure track) with a demonstrated understanding of R1-level research. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, Tenure-Track or Educator. Candidates must have a doctorate, teaching experience, a commitment to inclusive excellence, and a scholarly record in one or more of the fields covered by the School, including areas within the field of Communication (Health & Environment, Interpersonal, Media & Technology, Organizational, or Rhetoric), Film, or Media Studies.

Essential Functions

• Candidates must have a commitment to further develop the newly approved Ph.D. in Communication with an emphasis in Social Justice.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to fundraising (partnering with UC Foundation and other sources) and public-facing engagement; recruiting and retaining diverse faculty; building cross-disciplinary partnerships both within the School and beyond; and managing a new and rapidly growing academic unit.
• We welcome candidates from a diverse set of paradigmatic and methodological approaches to the study of Communication, Film, and Media.
• The candidate will be expected to teach from a selection of existing undergraduate courses that contribute to our undergraduate curriculum, as well as develop new course offerings.
• At the graduate level, candidates may be expected to offer doctoral-level theory and research seminars. (A typical teaching load will be 1 course per semester.)
• Prior administrative experience and the ability to advocate for the School at national and international levels, as well as within the college and university, are ideal.
• A successful candidate will support the growth of all faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff.

Minimum Requirements

The position requires a Ph.D. or terminal degree, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university of recognized standing, in Communication, Film, or Media Studies (or closely related field).

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Ability to demonstrate research, teaching, and/or community engagement experience consistent with the social justice focus of our newly approved Ph.D. program.
• Ability to demonstrate an active program of scholarship, a strong record of teaching, an interest in both undergraduate and graduate education, and a willingness to mentor graduate students.
• Ability to fundraise (partner with UC Foundation and other sources) and undertake public-facing engagement.
• Ability to promote the selection and retention of an outstanding and diverse faculty.
• Ability to undertake academic governance, including the collaborative development of appropriate procedures for governance within the School (e.g., policies and procedures regarding RPT, leaves, long-range planning, curriculum development, program review, and distribution and utilization of resources).
• Ability to oversee the School’s budget (all funds), class schedules, course offerings, teaching assignments, office assignments, and staff.
• Ability to advance the research and teaching missions of the School.
• Ability to collaborate across the college and campus, and work to achieve School, college, and university strategic goals.
• Ability to provide direct and/or indirect supervision to staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).

Application Process

Candidates must provide:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position.
• Research interest.
• Teaching philosophy and experience.
• Current copy of your CV, including courses taught.
• Contact information for three (3) references.

Letters of recommendations will be requested from shortlist finalists only.

Review of applications will approximately begin December 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. In addition to the qualifications outlined above each applicant will be evaluated on their commitment and contributions to diversity, as well as their appreciation for the University’s culture of inclusion and equity.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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