Associate Dean of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications seeks an Associate Dean of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility, who will envision, strategize, advocate, lead, implement, and oversee the school’s IDEA efforts. This work will include developing an IDEA vision for the school; strategic and resource planning and reporting; developing and documenting IDEA policies and practice; prioritizing efforts targeting the recruitment and retention of staff, faculty, and students; and the expanding and deepening of discussions about diversity, inclusion, and related issues in the community and in the curriculum.

As an IDEA thought leader, subject matter expert and change agent, this role will help advance our efforts to cultivate an environment where everyone (faculty, staff, students, alumni, visitors) feels valued, has a sense of belonging, and is treated equitably. Careful measurements of IDEA efforts, their impact, and communication of these metrics to various stakeholders will also be a critical aspect of the role.

The new Associate Dean will bring high-level strategic thinking, broad institutional perspective, and positive energy to this key role in the Dean’s office. They also will bring many of the following skills, experiences, and attributes to their work:

Subject matter expertise and record of advancing inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility, including but not limited to academic research, community leadership, or public service;
The ability to conceptualize strategic initiatives and then lead their day-to-day implementation and ongoing assessment;
A nuanced understanding of the issues across all aspects of diversity, not limited to but including race, gender, identity, orientation, religion, ability, socioeconomics, and nationality;
The ability to build relationships of trust and shared purpose across a wide range of stakeholders including faculty, students, staff, administrators, and industry partners;
A strong sense of how to approach complex conversations and interactions with diplomacy, insight, and emotional intelligence;
Well-developed conflict resolution skills and the ability to respond with equanimity to crisis and highly sensitive situations;
Exceptionally strong communication skills, particularly in the areas of writing and public speaking;
An understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and institutional priorities of Syracuse University.

The ideal candidate will have a professional and/or scholarly record commensurate with an appointment as a faculty member (Associate Professor, Professor, or Professor of Practice) within a department in the Newhouse School and teach 1-2 courses per year. This is a 12-month appointment with a negotiable start date.


Qualifications
A master’s degree is preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications
The successful candidate will and have deep experience with inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility strategies and best practices in higher education or industry related to the Newhouse School.

Responsibilities
In addition to teaching, this hire will:

Lead IDEA strategic planning and plan implementation, serving as the focal point for all IDEA- related initiatives, including identifying and building new initiatives that demonstrate the school’s commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and to fostering a sense of belonging among all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors.
Collaborate with relevant offices to assist in school and university-wide efforts to recruit diverse faculty, staff, and students, helping to create a conducive environment to retain a diverse campus community through work on search committees and in the creation of programming for new faculty and in talent development.
Serve as an advocate and mentor for faculty, staff, and students, especially those from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Collaborate with chairs and dean’s leadership team to create faculty development programs focused on creating and assessing diverse classrooms.
Demonstrate substantial experience and judgment in intergroup or interpersonal relationships, abilities that will be used to bridge acute differences of understanding that involve members of the community, including faculty, staff, and students and that may include collaborating with trained campus mediators for planned initiatives or leading school efforts to address breaking events or issues.
Represent the Newhouse School on University IDEA committees and councils.
Stay abreast of current IDEA trends and benchmarks in industry and higher education.
Identify and bring to campus an annual roster of engaging and diverse industry leaders, thinkers, and scholars for speaking events, panel events, and workshops designed to educate and inform the Newhouse community.
Support, mentor, and create programming for marginalized students, included but not limited to international students, students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure that student retention efforts are adequately supported, ongoing, and successful.
Partner with relevant university officers to address issues of accessibility of campus buildings, facilities, and grounds.
Work with the dean’s cabinet members to ensure that equity efforts are included in all school initiatives and provide support to those seeking to deploy equity strategies and anti-racist initiatives.
Lead and/or contribute to campus-wide discussions relevant to equity such as town halls, affinity spaces, and safe spaces to address contemporary national issues.
Work with the dean to develop measurements to determine the success and effectiveness of IDEA initiatives, work.



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Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae to your online application. In addition, applicants should email a cover letter and curriculum vitae emailed to SyracuseNewhouseIDEA@storbecksearch.com.
For a full position description, more information about the School, its facilities, and IDEA efforts, please review see the position description here: https://assets.storbecksearch.com/files/resources/syracusenewhouse-idea-pd.pdf?61645cb078867

Questions and/or nominations can be directed to Susan VanGilder, Managing Director, Storbeck Search at s.vangilder@storbecksearch.com
Applications
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive with full consideration given to those received by November 30, 2021. The Search Committee will continue to consider applications after that date. This position is open until filled.

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