Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies

Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies Application Deadline: immediately Overview Western University invites applications for the position of Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, with appointment effective summer 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to advance current and future initiatives. Founded in 1878, Western University is a leading research institution. The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) is a vibrant, non‑departmentalized faculty with approximately 1,300 undergraduate and 340 graduate students, more than 42 full‑time faculty members, and 26 non‑academic staff. FIMS offers three undergraduate and eight professional or research‑based graduate programs in Media Studies, Library & Information Science, Journalism and Communications, and Health Information Science. The Dean is the chief academic officer of the faculty and a member of the university’s senior leadership team. Responsibilities The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice‑President (Academic) and is accountable for the faculty’s strategic vision; ensuring the academic quality and integrity of its programs and operations; championing fundraising efforts and outreach; and enhancing the faculty’s research profile. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be an excellent scholar, ideally appointable to the rank of Professor. Candidates should have significant proven administrative experience earned in a complex environment, demonstrated through development of collaborative internal and external relationships; experience with or an interest in fundraising; applied experience and deep theoretical knowledge in their field; and sound fiscal management abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr