Dean, Moody College of Communication

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites nominations and applications for the role of Dean of the Moody College of Communication. Moody’s next dean will provide strategic,
inspirational and entrepreneurial leadership to one of the nation’s leading colleges of communication. Reporting to the university’s
executive vice president and provost, the dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college and will set an
ambitious course as it continues its trajectory of innovation and impact.

The role

The dean oversees
all areas of the college’s mission. The dean is responsible for academic and scholarly leadership and serves as the college’s
primary representative and liaison to alumni, the Advisory Council, local government stakeholders, industry and other partners. Overseeing a
budget of more than $80 million, the dean is responsible for advancing the college’s internationally recognized leadership in a range
of communication disciplines and programs. Specifically, the dean is charged with maintaining and promoting a culture of innovation; forging
a strong community of scholarship, creativity, collaboration and learning; and advancing the vision, operations and services of the college
through strategic decisions regarding faculty, students and staff, as well as administration, academic programs, development and strategic
partnerships with other UT colleges and external constituents. Current direct reports to the dean include the five school directors and
department chairs; the dean also provides matrixed oversight of selected centers, institutes and programs.

To ensure the Moody
College of Communication’s continued growth and academic distinction, the next dean will address the following key opportunities and
challenges:

• Articulate and execute a compelling vision for the future of the Moody College of Communication
• Support
  and enhance teaching, practice, research and creativity
• Build, enhance and strengthen community and belonging efforts
• Serve as a visible champion for the critical role of communication across the university and beyond
• Build collaboration within
  the college and across campus
• Maintain and enhance the college’s financial strength
• Strengthen operational
  infrastructure and enhance support for the entire college community

Qualifications

The next
dean of the Moody College of Communication will present a notable record of achievement in research and/or practice, education, leadership
and administration and should have a distinguished reputation based on scholarship, research and/or creative accomplishments that merit
appointment at the rank of professor with tenure in one or more disciplines within the college. The successful candidate will have
demonstrated leadership experience, vision, superb management abilities, excellent communication skills and an outstanding record of
achievement related to supporting students and faculty. The successful candidate will also bring a record of sustained and impactful public
service and community engagement.

• Academic or professional qualifications within one or more of the college’s teaching
  fields, a terminal graduate degree, an outstanding record of academic and/or professional achievement and scholarly and creative impact
  commensurate with appointment as a full professor with tenure
• A strong record of providing motivational and inclusive leadership
  and effective management to a large and complex organization
• Intellectual depth and strategic abilities; the capacity to translate
  ideas into actions with meaningful impact
• Demonstrated success in establishing a vision and executing a strategic plan; experience
  aligning resources with strategic goals
• A global outlook, with a strong commitment to realizing the potential contributions of the
  Moody College of Communication to strengthening strategic engagement with local, national and international communities and with partners in
  industry and government
• Demonstrated administrative capability and the ability to delegate, prioritize and make timely, transparent
  and effective decisions
• A strong record of promoting community and a sense of belonging within communication
  disciplines/professions
• A record of success in recruiting and developing high-performing staff, whether in an academic or industry
  setting, and in supporting the unique needs of a broad community of practicing professionals and scholars
• Demonstrated fundraising
  experience and success
• Financial acumen and a record of fiduciary transparency and accountability
• Exceptional
  communication and relationship skills and the ability to be an effective spokesperson and strong advocate for the college
• Demonstrated support for traditional, emerging and converging technologies and the development of cutting-edge curricula and research
  programs

Applications, Inquiries and Nominations

The University of Texas at Austin is
conducting an international search for this leadership position with the support of Opus Partners. Partner Craig Smith and Senior Associate Abigail Maynard are supporting the provost’s consultative
search committee. Interested applicants are required to send a letter of interest addressing the leadership opportunities and
challenges described above as well as a current Curriculum Vitae to abigail.maynard@opuspartners.net. Nominations, recommendations,
expressions of interest and inquiries should go to the same address. Review of applications will begin in August 2023. Nominations and
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the dean will be appointed with a start date in 2024. UT
policy requires that a background check be conducted on the selected candidate. All possible discretion will be exercised to maintain the
privacy of applicants through the search committee phase of the process.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in
employment, educational programs and activities and admissions.