Professor & Director, Nicholson School of Communication and Media
Professor & Director, Nicholson School of Communication and Media
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites nominations and applications for the position of tenured professor and director of the Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM). NSCM currently offers eight baccalaureates including a BFA in film four masters degree programs a graduate corporate communication certificate and a Ph.D. program in strategic communication. The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) has been ranked as the #1 graduate game design program by the Princeton Review for four of the past 6 years. For more information about the program visit .
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NSCM strives to provide excellence in research teaching creative works and service to students and the community. NSCM students are active in internships and organizations on and off campus making a significant impact on the local national and global community.
The director of NSCM holds a 12month appointment and reports to the Dean of the College of Sciences. The director is responsible for leading the school growing its research and creative activities assuring excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and supporting the success of its students faculty and staff.
The College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the universitys natural computational and social sciences in eight departments two schools and several centers. The colleges programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve more information visit .
UCF is one of the largest universities in the nation and with more than 70000 students is the largest university by enrollment in Florida. It is at the center of the Florida High Tech Corridor where industries include software defense space simulation and training and entertainment. Adjacent to UCF is a thriving research park that conducts over $2 billion in funded research. Great weather easy access to the seashore one of the largest convention centers in the nation and one of the worlds best airports are just a few features that make Orlando an ideal location. Learn more about UCF at Qualifications:
A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a discipline appropriate to NSCM is required. In addition the successful applicant must have a distinguished record of teaching research and service commensurate with a tenured fulltime professor in NSCM.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with:
a record of administrative leadership in a university setting
experience in handling faculty and staff matters
external research funding
proven fundraising skills
a record of productive partnership with internal and external constituents
the ability to advance the schools broad educational and research mission.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application candidates should upload a cover letter a current curriculum vitae and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Joshua Colwell Search Committee Chair at
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off including annual (12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM)Work Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor email .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
