Dean, Faculty of Information & Media Studies

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Application Deadline: September 7, 2026  

Western University invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies with the appointment to be effective summer 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to advance current and future initiatives.

The Dean is the chief academic officer of the Faculty and a member of the University’s senior leadership team. Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President (Academic), the Dean is accountable for the Faculty’s strategic vision, for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of its programs and operations, for championing fundraising efforts and outreach, and for enhancing the Faculty’s research profile.

The ideal candidate will be a scholar with international impact, ideally appointable to the rank of Professor. They will have significant proven administrative experience earned in a complex environment as demonstrated

through the development of collaborative internal and external relationships, experience with, or an interest in, fundraising, applied experience and deep theoretical knowledge in their field, as well as sound fiscal management abilities.

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