The College of Communication at The University of Alabama is seeking a new Dean. The dean must be able to lead the diverse interests of the college; build continuing commmitment to high quality scholarship and teaching and to cultural and ethnic diversity among faculty, staff, and students. In addition, applicants may provide evidence of any of the following qualities: ---deep commitment to teaching and learning ---ability and desire to develop relationships with external constituencies of the college, particularly in the areas of fundraising and job placement ---outstanding academic record, usually including an earned doctorate or other terminal degree ---significant professional experience in media-related industry ---significant experience in academic administration or professional management ---record of outstanding scholarship in communication-related discipline ---understanding of the multiple missions of the college's undergraduate, master's level, and doctoral programs, as well as its service departments ---experience at writing and executing grants The college has 1,350 undergrad. and 140 grad. students in its four academic programs--AV/PR, Journalism, Speech comm., Telecomm. & Film. The college operates 2 radio stations, a production center for public TV programming. Send a letter of appl., curriculum vitae and three reference to: Prof. Jim Stovall Dept. of Journalism Box 870172 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172