The University of Alabama invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences. The new dean is expected to articulate a vision that addresses communication, information and technology, and that will inspire his/her colleagues to excellence in scholarship, creative activities and teaching. The new dean will bring outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated success working effectively with senior leadership and a broad range of internal and external constituents. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate or other terminal degree in an academic discipline appropriate to the college or a related field and a national reputation based on scholarly, creative and/or professional accomplishments. Professional experience in an industry associated with one or more of the College’s units is desirable. Experience in institutional development, major gifts, fundraising and sponsored research is desirable. The preferred candidate is expected to have significant experience in administration and management; a strong commitment to collaborative decision making and faculty governance; a deep commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body; a respect for the multiple missions of the College’s degree programs and service departments; an ability and desire to develop relationships with external constituencies; an appreciation and knowledge of public and commercial broadcasting as well as digital media; and a strong commitment to the successful placement of graduates. The dean is the chief academic officer of the College, provides leadership for all the professional units, academic and research programs, and is responsible for the growth and success of the College. The Dean reports to the Provost. More information: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/34685 ---- Learn to speak like a film/TV professor! Listen to the ScreenLex podcast: http://www.screenlex.org