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Position Title:Professor and Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job 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 school's 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 school’s 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 master’s 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 ISU’s 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.

Department Unit/Website:www.greenlee.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2031

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Application 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 Vitae2) 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 [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.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, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R17327

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.