The J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee invites applications and nominations for a visionary leader to serve as associate dean for graduate studies and research. The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment to begin on July 1, 2013. (A PDF of the official announcement is attached to this email.)
Position Overview
The associate dean serves as an intellectual leader for the research and creative community of the college and its graduate programs. The Diederich College of Communication includes four departments: digital media and performing arts; journalism and media studies; strategic communication; and communication studies. Eight undergraduate majors include advertising, public relations, corporate communication, journalism, media studies, theatre arts, communication studies and broadcast and electronic communication. At the graduate level, master degrees and a graduate certificate in digital storytelling are offered. The college also offers an M.A degree in communication and a certificate in digital storytelling. The Marquette mission of excellence, faith, leadership and service defines the culture within which the successful candidate will find opportunities to grow professionally, contribute broadly, and make a significant impact on graduate education and scholarship in the Diederich College.
Essential Functions
The associate dean for graduate studies and research directs and manages all college graduate programs, and supports faculty in pursuit of scholarly success. Reporting directly to the dean of the College, the associate dean is a key member of the administrative team, responsible for: the management and supervision of master and graduate certificate programs; fostering and enriching a college culture to promote and support excellence in scholarly and creative work; providing leadership in graduate curriculum and program development and innovation; and contributing to the professional development and mentoring of faculty members in all stages of their careers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Management of the graduate program: the faculty and staff of the Diederich College seek an associate dean with the experience to manage a thriving graduate program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for engaging with graduate students and faculty. The associate dean will manage all dimensions of the graduate program by:
Fostering a Culture that Promotes Scholarly and Creative Excellence
The associate dean will be a visible leader who will work with faculty to maintain and enhance the college’s reputation as a center for excellence in creative and scholarly work. The associate dean should have an appreciation for, and some familiarity with, all of the areas of interest and expertise within the college. The associate dean will be responsible for supporting faculty scholarly and creative work by:
Leading Curriculum and Program Development
The faculty and staff will look to the associate dean to have a vision for how the graduate programs may be developed to address the rapidly changing communication context of this century. The associate dean will be expected to work collaboratively with college faculty to consider how the graduate curriculum might be revised to better develop students. In addition, the associate dean will have opportunity to partner with faculty to develop new graduate programs. The associate dean will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the graduate curriculum by:
Supporting Professional Development
Research and creative work are central to the Diederich Collage. The associate dean is the point person for providing faculty with the support needed to continually advance and progress in their academic careers. The associate dean serves an important role in contributing to the research and creative culture by:
The J. William & Mary Diederich College of Communication is one of 12 academic divisions at Marquette University. A $28 million gift from the Diederich family has allowed the college to make several advancements in recent years and provides opportunity for further expansion and improvement. The gift has allowed for generous support for faculty research and teaching, for the renovation of Johnston Hall, the College’s home, and for the purchase of up-to-date laboratory and studio technology. Marquette University is an urban Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to a principles of excellence, leadership, faith, and service. It is located on the edge of downtown Milwaukee in the 35th largest (DMA) television market, within 90 miles of Madison, Wis., and Chicago, Ill.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Candidates must have:
Preferred candidates will also have: