Loyola University Chicago seeks a Dean of the School of Communication (SOC) with energy, ambition, creativity, and the ability to lead the school to greater distinction. The Dean will join Loyola at an exciting time under the leadership of recently inaugurated president Mark C. Reed, EdD, MBA, who is working across the university to actualize a strategic plan based around the alignment of research, scholarship and mission, the promotion of racial justice, and the institution’s ability to address complex societal challenges. As the study of communication is one of the primary means for promoting the traditional goals of liberal education, the incoming Dean will have a profound influence on the future of the university by working with the SOC faculty, staff, and students who are mutually and deeply committed to creating an impact on Chicago, the nation, and the world.
With an emphasis on equity and social justice, the School of Communication serves over 600 students in an environment of learning and belonging for all and seeks to develop ethical professionals to make a lasting contribution through communication and service. Inspired by Jesuit traditions, the Dean will work to deepen the School’s commitment to integrity and work collaboratively with School leaders to develop the School’s vision and will advocate for the SOC by building relationships and garnering resources.
The Dean will help uplift and define the next era of the SOC and will address key strategic and operational priorities. To be successful in this role, the Dean will:
• Create a vision and plan for the School’s continued growth that is rooted in the University’s core values of social justice, equity, and inclusion and distinctly positions Loyola Chicago as a champion of innovation and integrity in communication;
• Leverage the city of Chicago and elevate the School’s visibility through industry partnerships and community engagement initiatives;
• Energize a creative and committed faculty and staff by furthering opportunities for research and collaboration;
• Ensure the financial health and future of the SOC through fundraising, resource management, and alumni engagement;
• Advocate for the SOC across University divisions and schools
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected