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Founding Executive Director, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media

Florida International University - Board of Trustees
United States, Florida, North Miami
Mar 31, 2025
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Job Opening ID
534658
Location
Biscayne Bay Campus
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Review Date
04/24/2025
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Regular
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Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

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Founding Executive Director, Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media

The Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) at Florida International University seeks applicants for a Founding Executive Director, full-time, five-year, non-tenure-earning, open rank, Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor who will shape the future of journalism and media education and thus the next generation of journalists and media professionals. The Schools philosophy is to educate through immersive learning opportunities. The Founding Executive Director must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, energy, and entrepreneurial creativity. The Founding Executive Director will report directly to the Dean of CARTA.

QUALIFICATIONS

We invite applicants with an advanced professional degree and industry experience in Journalism, media, communication or a closely related field OR equivalent professional experience.

Successful candidates must have a passion for higher education and demonstrated abilities to fulfill the Caplin Schools promises to the communities we serve through providing our students with:

  • a solid grounding in the researching, reporting, writing, storytelling, and critical thinking skills that form the foundation of all journalism endeavors
  • the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by a dedicated, innovative, and acclaimed faculty of professional practitioners and scholars
  • an engaging, inclusive, content-producing curriculum that supports our experiential learn by doing teaching philosophy
  • instruction in the use of industry standard equipment, software, and the latest immersive and emerging technologies
  • information, media, and digital literacy skill sets required to combat misinformation and disinformation.
  • access to participate in and engage with our local, national, and global media partnerships
  • need-based and merit-based financial assistance
  • the opportunity to complete their degree in a timely manner with career ready skills sets.

Successful candidates will also have the following personal qualities, skills, and professional experiences to inspire and lead the Caplin School to international prominence:

  • Demonstrated record of professional achievement, integrity, and inclusivity while leading a media organization and/or a content-producing school or college of journalism/communication.
  • Demonstrated record of success in fundraising, grant development, and cultivation of external professional partnerships.
  • Demonstrated commitment to local news, and engagement with diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the ethical practices and principles of journalism.
  • Demonstrated success in executing a strategic plan and aligning resources with strategic goals.
  • Demonstrated record of success in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performance staff.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and a record of fiduciary transparency and accountability.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of changing and evolving media landscape.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving laws, regulations and guidelines involving media and higher education.
  • Demonstrated communication and relationship skills including being an effective advocate and spokesperson

Candidates will be expected to travel. Location flexibility and hybrid work are possible for exceptional candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534658 at https://careers.fiu.edu/ and upload the following:

  1. A letter of interest (maximum two pages) that summarizes the candidate's professional background, fundraising or development experience, and media leadership experience.
  2. Curriculum Vitae.
  3. Names and contact information of three references. They will be contacted if the applicant is shortlisted.

Direct any questions to Dr. Susan Jacobson, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at: sujacobs@fiu.edu. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by April 30, 2025. Review will continue until the position is filled. The initial appointment will start in August 2025.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

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