Director, Center for Communication, Culture, & Change Associate Professor of Communication
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Job Location:
Coral Gables, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Director Center for Communication Culture & Change
Associate/ Professor of Communication
Position
The School of Communication seeks a faculty member to lead the Center for Communication Culture and Change as Director. This is a tenure eligible position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Communication. The position will start August 15th 2026.
Centerfor Communication Culture andChange
TheCenterfor Communication Culture andChange(4C) focuses on promoting positive socialchangethrough communication research practice and evaluation. TheCenterserves as a valuable venue benefiting students and faculty through collaborative and compelling scholarly and creative projects that address contemporary challenges. This focusstems from the premise that communication is a transformative practice and a powerful tool for catalyzing socialchangethat transcends cultural barriers and crosses global boundaries. The mission of theCenters research and creative portfolio is to advance the field of communication by contributing original socially relevant and impactful creative activity and research.
The University of Miami is a vibrant and robust academic community located in Coral Gables Floridaa dynamic hub for global engagement innovation and cultural exchange. As one of the nations top research universities serving as an R1 and AAU member the University of Miami is committed to fostering academic excellence discovery and service. The University enrolls more than 19000 students and is recognized for its dedication to addressing complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Communication or relevant field
Distinguished recordof scholarship creative work or educational leadership meriting appointment as tenured Associate or Full Professorat the University of Miami
Expertise relevant to communication and social change
Desired Experience
Proven strategic and visionary leadershipin an academic or research setting
Demonstrated success in securing external fundingand managing budgets
Ability to build interdisciplinary collaborationsand engage stakeholders
Experience mentoring faculty staffand studentsin inclusive environments
Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solvingskills
Responsibilities
Leading as Director of the Center for Communication Culture & Change
Advancing research and creative work on communication media culture and social change
Creating initiatives to build financial support for the Center faculty and students
Managing operations including staffing programming and budgeting
Enhancing visibility and impact of the Center
Cultivating relationshipswith alumni donors and community partners
Maintaining an active research portfolio in communication scholarship
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Advising and mentoring students and faculty
Contributing to the intellectual life and service needs of the department school and university
Promoting an inclusive and collaborative team culture
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF file:
1. Cover letter outlining experience and expertise relevant to this position.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions about the position please contact:
Karin Gwinn Wilkins Dean
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
FacultyRequired Experience:
Director
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