Type: Full-Time
Posted: 10/25/2024
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Communications Deans
About this Opportunity
Ball State University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and future-focused scholar and practitioner to serve as the next dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM).
Reporting directly to Provost Anand R. Marri, the next dean will champion the college’s mission to develop ethical practitioners who stand to make a transformational impact in their fields and on society.
Ball State seeks a dean with a sophisticated understanding of the communications and media industries and the opportunities that exist at the intersection of communication and technology. Evidence of scholarly and/or professional achievements that merit a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of professor at Ball State is required. A terminal degree in a relevant field is preferred.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applicants should provide a CV or resume and letter of interest using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Jan. 15, 2025. Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Sarah Seavey at BallStateCCIMDean@wittkieffer.com.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community: Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
Affordable Healthcare
Retirement
Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development
Live Near Your Work – If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA: Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week: 40
Length of Assignment: Fiscal Year – FT Continuing Contract
Position Function
Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operational, personnel, budgetary, fundraising, and student activities of the college; provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of curricula, academic programs, outside resource development, and all related activities; foster interdisciplinarity and promote open communication within and beyond the college; facilitate departments in achieving their goals within a unifying college vision; effectively represent the college and maintain a relationship with external constituents, including benefactors and alumni.
Minimum Education
Terminal degree in relevant field.
Minimum Experience
At least five years of academic experience in Communication, Information, or Media; experience delivering undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum; advanced academic administrative experience; experience in fiscal management.
Minimum Other
Overall credentials that will merit a faculty appointment at a senior rank with tenure within one of the units of the College; a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service within the disciplines of the College; a demonstrated commitment to diversity, and advanced interpersonal skills.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Ph.D
Preferred Experience
Senior-level administrative experience to provide leadership both inside the College and within the professional communities served by the College; demonstrated success generating external funding; experience in fiscal and facilities management and in fund raising; experience delivering both undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Preferred Other
An understanding of university systems, including academic policies and procedures; an understanding of shared governance.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Associate Dean; Assistant Deans; General Manager of Public Media, Chairperson, Communication Studies; Chairperson, Journalism and Strategic Communication; Chairperson, Media; Director, Center for Information & Communication Sciences; Unified Media Manager, Assistant to the Dean.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department: Exec VP Academic Affairs/Provost:170010
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-6000
Posting Number: 202401639P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 07/01/2025
Open Date: 10/24/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applicants should provide a CV or resume and letter of interest using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Jan. 15, 2025. Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Sarah Seavey at BallStateCCIMDean@wittkieffer.com.
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ranking: 1
Provide leadership in the development of excellence in teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional service among faculty and professional personnel. - Ranking: 2
Engage in strategic planning for the college in accordance with the university’s strategic plan. - Ranking: 3
Evaluate academic curricula, activities, programs, and units within the college. - Ranking: 4
Receive recommendations from academic units concerning the appointment of chairpersons/directors; then make recommendations to the Provost and President. - Ranking: 5
Provide leadership and recommendations that lead to faculty appointment, promotion, tenure, and salary decisions. - Ranking: 6
Act as fiscal agent for the college; allocate funds and resources in a manner designed to achieve excellence. - Ranking: 7
Serve as the college’s primary advocate to internal and external communities; collaborate with the internal and external constituencies that are related to the college’s activities and programs. - Ranking: 8
Provide leadership in working with the University Foundation, Community Engagement, Alumni Association, and Sponsored Projects Administration to secure external gifts, grants, and funding and technologies to support college programs. - Ranking: 9
Support and encourage faculty inter- and intradisciplinary teaching, professional service, and scholarly productivity. - Ranking: 10
Inform leadership team and faculty of all matters affecting their effective performance; seek information regularly from units regarding their needs; evaluate periodically the proportional allocation of resources to units. - Ranking: 11
Meet regularly with the Dean’s Advisory Council. - Ranking: 12
Full managerial responsibility for interviewing and selection, coaching, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, training and career development of leadership team. - Ranking: 13
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
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