The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of Director, Department Chair (R). The Director is the chief academic officer for the School of Mass Communication and reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the academic, personnel, and financial operation of the School of Mass Communication, which has a current enrollment of approximately 130 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. The Director represents the School at the college and university level as well as to external constituents. The Director will lead faculty and staff in developing the academic programs in the School of Mass Communication as well as its physical and technical infrastructure. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in mass communication or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong record of teaching, research or creative activity sufficient to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, experience as department chair, School director, program coordinator, or related administrative experience, experience working at an institution serving non-traditional students, ability to contribute to the MA in Mass Communication.
Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources' website at . Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, sex offender registry, and financial history check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.