Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
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Position Title:
Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and CommunicationAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa seeks candidates for a tenured full professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. The successful candidate will lead an ambitious flourishing unit seeking to build upon its award-winning reputation as a national center for excellence in research teaching and service in advertising journalism and mass communication public relations sports media and communication and a proposed new major in digital storytelling.
The candidate will have a Ph.D. or a terminal degree and a proven record of leadership/administrative experience in the mass communication field. The preferred candidate will have professional experience in both the media industry and in higher education; the ability to develop and foster strong relationships with students faculty staff and communication industry leaders; the skills to communicate a vision internally and externally regarding the schools contribution to the teaching research service and professional outreach missions of a land-grant university; a record of success in fundraising and/or alumni/donor relations; a record of success in research and/or grants; a history of transparent and collaborative leadership practices; and expertise to guide organizational development and to creatively address issues on the forefront of journalism and communication education and research.
The initial term for the Directorship is 5 years.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Recognition for research and scholarship commensurate with the rank of full professor
PhD or academic equivalent in journalism and mass communications public relations or a closely aligned field
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in fundraising and/or alumni/donor relations
Record of transparent and collaborative leadership practices; and expertise to guide organizational development and to creatively address issues on the forefront of journalism and communication education and research
Demonstrated record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated record of leadership/administrative experience in mass communications in higher education
Ability to develop and foster relationships with students faculty staff and communication industry leaders
Skills to communicate a vision internally and externally regarding the schools contribution to the teaching research service and professional outreach missions of a land-grant university
Department/Program & College Description:
The Greenlee School is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Of the 22 departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication is the only unit with school status. As one of the largest units in the college the school enrolls over 450 undergraduate and masters students and benefits from a strong alumni network and an engaged external advisory council.
Journalism education began at Iowa State College in 1905 making it one of the earliest established programs in the country. Today the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication continues to draw its goals from ISUs land-grant mission as well as the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). As a founding member school of this body Greenlee has been continuously accredited since 1948.
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Proposed Start Date:
August 16 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15 2031Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter - including a statement of leadership vision and growth strategy skills in building relationships and outreach to industry leaders and efforts to promote a transparent collaborative and welcoming environment
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
For guaranteed consideration please submit your application by September 8 2025. Position is open until filled.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 2 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17327Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
