Director of the Richard T. Robertson School of Communication
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Mission or Goal of Unit:
The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others-locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.
The Robertson School inspires and empowers students to betransformative media innovators while continuing to be a thought leader in achanging communication environment. The School accomplishes its mission throughimmersive teaching, quality research and professional scholarship. The Schoolexplores and engages local and global communities in advertising, journalism,media production, public relations and other emerging communication fields.
CORE VALUES: The School values truth,ethics, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration, equity,inclusion and diversity. The School practices shared governance in decisionmaking.
Chief Purpose of this position: Virginia CommonwealthUniversity invites nominations, expressions of intent and applications for anexceptional leader to serve as the Director of the Robertson School. TheDirector will lead the School in the execution of strategic plans of theSchool, the College of Humanities and Sciences, and the University. Candidatesshould reflect the School's commitment to teaching excellence, communityengagement and cultural diversity.
Position Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for the operationand growth of the School. The Director manages the execution of the Mission,the fulfillment of the Core Values, and the implementation of School, Collegeand University policies. The Director oversees School activities. Dutiesinclude:
Articulate the vision, goals and strategic direction of the School.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring faculty and staff.
Supervise and lead staff and faculty in pursuit of School goals. This includes staff and faculty annual reviews and salary adjustments, management of promotion and tenure processes, teaching assignments, service loads, personnel file maintenance, encouragement of scholarship activity and decisions regarding leave.
Supervise curriculum, including implementation of new courses and biennial curriculum reviews.
Manage the School's fiscal, physical and professional resources, including budget management and spending approvals. Expenses over $10,000 using School funds from sources other than annually budgeted operating funds must be presented to the Administrative Team prior to purchase.
Represent the School at higher administrative levels.
Represent the School outside the University, at professional and academic associations, and among members of relevant professional communities.
Promote the success of students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Strengthen and promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Lead faculty meetings.
Assign qualified, dynamic, and diverse chairpersons and members of committees (including search committees) and provide oversight of their work. The Director is an ex-officio member of all School committees.
Maintain alumni and community relations.
Cultivate and manage donors and prospective donors.
Recruit, appoint and coordinate the Industry Advisory Council.
Regularly update and consult with staff and faculty on the state of the School, including enrollment, finances, operational activities and forecasting.
Required Qualifications: Any full-time RobertsonSchool associate professor or professor are eligible.
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Application process and additional information: For consideration, all applications must be submittedthrough Cornerstone. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments isstrongly encouraged. Candidates will be invited to conduct a publicpresentation and question-and-answer session. After getting candidates'permission, candidates' curricula vitae will be distributed at least one weekprior to the presentations. With candidates' permission, presentations will berecorded and shared upon request. After the presentations, Robertson staff andfaculty will discuss the candidates and immediately vote on the candidate(s) torecommend to the Dean.
Postedsalary:
Applications and nominationswill be accepted until an appointment is made; however, the priorityconsideration will be given to those received by the application deadline date.
Quick link: XXX To be determined.
Applicant Documents
Requireddocuments
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optionaldocuments
1. Other Document
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
ORP Eligible: Yes
Tenure: Open
Rank: Associate Professor
Months: 12
Department:Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture
Salary:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Scott Sherman
Contact Email: sfsherman@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-2660
The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
- Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
- Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
- Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
- Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems
As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others-locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.
The Robertson School inspires and empowers students to betransformative media innovators while continuing to be a thought leader in achanging communication environment. The School accomplishes its mission throughimmersive teaching, quality research and professional scholarship. The Schoolexplores and engages local and global communities in advertising, journalism,media production, public relations and other emerging communication fields.
CORE VALUES: The School values truth,ethics, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration, equity,inclusion and diversity. The School practices shared governance in decisionmaking.
Chief Purpose of this position: Virginia CommonwealthUniversity invites nominations, expressions of intent and applications for anexceptional leader to serve as the Director of the Robertson School. TheDirector will lead the School in the execution of strategic plans of theSchool, the College of Humanities and Sciences, and the University. Candidatesshould reflect the School's commitment to teaching excellence, communityengagement and cultural diversity.
Position Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for the operationand growth of the School. The Director manages the execution of the Mission,the fulfillment of the Core Values, and the implementation of School, Collegeand University policies. The Director oversees School activities. Dutiesinclude:
Articulate the vision, goals and strategic direction of the School.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring faculty and staff.
Supervise and lead staff and faculty in pursuit of School goals. This includes staff and faculty annual reviews and salary adjustments, management of promotion and tenure processes, teaching assignments, service loads, personnel file maintenance, encouragement of scholarship activity and decisions regarding leave.
Supervise curriculum, including implementation of new courses and biennial curriculum reviews.
Manage the School's fiscal, physical and professional resources, including budget management and spending approvals. Expenses over $10,000 using School funds from sources other than annually budgeted operating funds must be presented to the Administrative Team prior to purchase.
Represent the School at higher administrative levels.
Represent the School outside the University, at professional and academic associations, and among members of relevant professional communities.
Promote the success of students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Strengthen and promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Lead faculty meetings.
Assign qualified, dynamic, and diverse chairpersons and members of committees (including search committees) and provide oversight of their work. The Director is an ex-officio member of all School committees.
Maintain alumni and community relations.
Cultivate and manage donors and prospective donors.
Recruit, appoint and coordinate the Industry Advisory Council.
Regularly update and consult with staff and faculty on the state of the School, including enrollment, finances, operational activities and forecasting.
Required Qualifications: Any full-time RobertsonSchool associate professor or professor are eligible.
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Application process and additional information: For consideration, all applications must be submittedthrough Cornerstone. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments isstrongly encouraged. Candidates will be invited to conduct a publicpresentation and question-and-answer session. After getting candidates'permission, candidates' curricula vitae will be distributed at least one weekprior to the presentations. With candidates' permission, presentations will berecorded and shared upon request. After the presentations, Robertson staff andfaculty will discuss the candidates and immediately vote on the candidate(s) torecommend to the Dean.
Postedsalary:
Applications and nominationswill be accepted until an appointment is made; however, the priorityconsideration will be given to those received by the application deadline date.
Quick link: XXX To be determined.
Applicant Documents
Requireddocuments
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optionaldocuments
1. Other Document
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
ORP Eligible: Yes
Tenure: Open
Rank: Associate Professor
Months: 12
Department:Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture
Salary:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Scott Sherman
Contact Email: sfsherman@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-2660