Director of Center for Information and Communication Sciences

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

6d•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences Ball State University is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) within the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) to begin no later than July 1, 2026. We seek an innovative and collaborative leader to take the Center to the next level of growth and successes. The new Director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) within the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) at Ball State University will provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for a nationally recognized, interdisciplinary on-campus and online undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate technology, business, and leadership. The Director will manage space, budget and resources, promote the professional development of faculty and staff, evaluate all faculty and staff, guide the promotion and tenure of faculty members, support student success for undergraduate and graduate students, establish and grow interdepartmental collaborations, and maintain strong industry partnerships. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM). Situated within the College of Communication, Information, and Media, the Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) is at the nexus of technology, business, and leadership, applying these competencies across industry, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. For over four decades, the Information and Communication Sciences (ICS) master’s degree program has prepared graduates to meet the needs of virtually any organization in today’s knowledge society driven by an information economy. With over 2,000 alumni in leadership roles and successful careers, graduates achieve a job placement rate of over 90% in a wide range of private and public organizations and are regularly recruited by Fortune 500 companies with alumni reporting significant increases in salary and opportunities soon after graduation. The Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education program emphasizes how technology impacts workforce development, instructional systems, and the future of work. The graduate program in the Director of Career and Technical Education Licensure leads to an Indiana administrative license for those seeking to become a career center director. In the past five years, the Center also welcomed the Computer and Information Technology and Applied Cybersecurity undergraduate programs. In addition to the academic programs the Center also provides a broad ranging Student Social Learning Program to help students as they grow professionally. The new Director will have the opportunity to evolve this student-centered unit to the next set of opportunities and successes.

Requirements

An earned terminal degree in Information and Communication Sciences, Media, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution of higher education by date of employment.
Evidence of a scholarly record that would qualify the applicant for tenure and the rank of at least associate professor
Evidence of effective teaching in higher education
Experience in pursuing and acquiring research funding
Demonstrated ability to articulate and champion a compelling vision that unites faculty, staff, and students in shaping the intersection of technology, leadership, and communication
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build trust, establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students, and ensure broad-based support for decisions, plans, and initiatives
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with industry and the professional community
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred rank of full professor or ability to earn full professor with Ball State standards
Five years of progressive leadership experience in higher education
Successful leadership experience in promotion and tenure processes
Successful leadership experience in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining faculty and staff
Experience with budget management and strategic planning
Deep understanding of current and emerging trends in information technology, communication, leadership

Responsibilities

Acts as chief academic and administrative officer of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences, a multidisciplinary unit within CCIM.
Builds strategic vision and objectives to guide program innovation, continued Center growth, and success for faculty, staff, and students.
Strategically leads the ground and online academic programs and inspires students through industry collaborations.
Builds a culture within the Center that embodies innovation, collaboration, relevancy, and support of student growth and learning.
Maintains and acts as principal liaison with program advisory boards composed of alumni and other professionals working in business, governmental, and other organizations
Manages space and resources devoted to the Center, and advocates for growth.
Acts as a responsible and accountable fiscal agent of the Center and prepares budgetary proposals and plans.
Supervise and evaluate all faculty and staff.
Ensure and provide appropriate support, training, and professional development opportunities for all faculty and staff.
Generates outside funding that supports the Center’s activities. Consulting work within the industry is supported for the purposes of industry engagement with the Center.
Supervises the activities of the research Institutes within the Center.
Collaborates with our active alumni base to support student learning and career opportunities post-graduation.
Teaches a minimum of two courses annually in the Center and participates in university, college, and Center service opportunities.
Advocates for faculty members in matters concerning promotion, tenure, special leaves, release time, load, etc.
Encourages and assists faculty members in maintaining their academic and scholarly credentials and supports them in their service and development objectives.
Is responsible for all matters relating to planning, appointment, evaluation, salary distribution, promotion, and tenure of faculty members and staff, within the guidelines adopted by the Center, college, and university.
Directs the marketing, recruiting, social media efforts, and ICS social learning program of the Center to continue to build the Center’s reputation and student success.
Develops and submits required CCIM reporting including, but not limited to, budgets, load plans, course plans, marketing and recruiting plans, annual reports, bi-annual strategic plan updates, faculty community service reports, space utilization reports, and technology plans.
Assures curricular alignment, innovation, and quality.
Directs the marketing, recruiting, social media efforts, and ICS social learning program of the Center to continue to build the Center’s reputation and student success.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments.
We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family.
These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.
This offer is good from the very first day you start.

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