Director of Communication and Design

Description

Loyola University New Orleans seeks an innovative and visionary individual committed to promoting and fostering

excellence in teaching, research, professional practice, and service as its next Director of the School of Communication and Design. Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic University that educates diverse leaders dedicated to academic excellence, social justice, compassion, and service. Consistent with the University’s mission, Loyola University New Orleans welcomes candidates strongly committed to fostering inclusion and equity in a culturally diverse environment. Under the transformational leadership of President Dr. Xavier Cole, Loyola New Orleans is enjoying a revitalized sense of forward momentum through academic partnerships and community impact.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Music and Media, Dr. Sheryl Kennedy Haydel, the Director of the School of

Communication and Design, will inspire optimism and opportunity in expanding the school's positive reputation and size. Further, the Director will cultivate a strong sense of community closely aligned with Ignatian values. At its core, the School encourages strong relationships between faculty and students, providing students with the resources and mentorship necessary to be leaders in their fields. The final candidate would undergo an abbreviated tenure approval process, which would include vetting by the College's Rank and Tenure Committee. The search committee will review applications on October 1, 2024. The successful candidate will start in the role on July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

The Director will be charged with working closely with the faculty to develop a compelling and innovative vision for the future of the School of Communication and Design to ensure it continues to serve its students with academic programs of the highest quality and effectiveness. The Director provides strategic vision and operational leadership for the academic and co-curricular programs, creating an environment that supports the School's faculty, students, staff, and community partners while promoting excellence in teaching and learning. The Director is responsible for the school's fiscal integrity, overseeing budgets and setting an ambitious fundraising agenda.

Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree required; PhD or terminal degree preferred. Background of academic teaching that merits appointment to the faculty.

Experience:

The skills necessary to promote recognition of the School of Communication and Design and the entrepreneurial energy and skill to realize the potential of the School. Demonstrated ability to lead a capable, collaborative, and ambitious team. Ability to recruit and develop faculty and students. Understanding and appreciation of the importance of both research and practice. Proven track record of working collaboratively across disciplines. Demonstrated success in working with and supporting people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Active involvement in relevant professional associations; a reputation as a leader within the field. Preferred knowledge of administrative operations of academic programs, such as admissions, financial aid, student

affairs, planning and budgeting, faculty and curriculum assessment, etc.