The School of Communication and Information in Singapore is widely
recognised as one
of Asia’s premier institutions in media, communication and information
studies and research. The school has been renamed the Wee Kim Wee
School of Communication and Information and is seeking a chair who can
help it realise its vision to be the premier school of
communication and information in Asia. (Paid announcement)
The School was renamed to honour and cherish the legacy of the late Dr Wee Kim Wee, the
country’s fourth President, who also had a career stint as a
distinguished journalist. It is the University’s wish for his values
and passion to be an inspiration to the future journalists and media
professionals who are being groomed at NTU, and for graduates of the
School to have the same pioneering spirit as Dr Wee, as they play a
leading role in Singapore’s bid to be a global media hub.
To commemorate this event and ensure the vitality of the School for years to come, a $25 million Wee Kim Wee Legacy Fund has been established. As the School is poised for further growth, we seek a leader who can help the School realise its vision to be the premier school of communication and information in Asia, with international eminence, as well as to further its mission to educate and nurture communication and information professionals and academics, to advance knowledge and to serve society.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The School has 650 undergraduate and 350 graduate students. Its 50-strong full-time faculty hail from top programmes from various parts of the world. Both faculty and students have published in top academic journals and won prizes at international and regional competitions for academic and creative works. The School has strong international networks and is very active in international collaborations. It will co-host the first-ever World Journalism Education Congress in 2007 and recently won the competitive bid to host the annual conference of the International Communication Association in 2010.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is an established, research-intensive tertiary institution with a vision to be a great global university founded on science and technology, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded education. NTU was ranked 48th globally by The Times Higher Education Supplement in the 2005 ranking of the world’s best universities.
With a 200-ha residential campus, NTU is located in the south-western part of Singapore. It has four colleges, the College of Engineering, the College of Science, the College of Business and the College of Humanities and Arts. The College of Humanities and Arts is composed of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Art, Design and Media and the School of Communication and Information.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Chair reports to the Dean of College of Humanities and Arts. The primary function of the Chair is to provide academic, intellectual, strategic, and administrative leadership to the faculty and students of the School, and to develop excellent linkages to the media, communication and information industries in Singapore and beyond. Specific responsibilities of the Chair are to:
- Develop innovative programmes at the graduate and undergraduate levels to cater to the needs of local industries and the public
- Attract and retain outstanding faculty and students through the development of strong teaching and research programmes
- Carry out the School’s day-to-day management and maintain a robust balance between available resources and the quality of programmes offered
- Encourage, coordinate, and strengthen links between the School and other institutions in Singapore and abroad
- Lead the School in its fund raising efforts through cooperation with the University’s Development Office
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
Candidates for the Chair position must have the following qualifications:
- Passion for education and for the shared vision and mission of NTU
- An outstanding record of scholarly and educational achievements commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor in the School
- Leadership experience pertinent to managing an academic institution in Asia, interacting with the university community and representing the School to external institutions
- Excellent ability to communicate and to work collaboratively with faculty and students
- A commitment to, and experience with, faculty-shared governance
- Professional experience in media industry will be an asset
Please send applications and nominations to the following address. Applications should come with the full curriculum vitae and a list of three references, and reach us by February 28, 2007. All materials will be held in strictest confidence.
Vice President, Human Resources
Nanyang Technological University
Office of Human Resources
Administration Building, Level 4
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798.
Fax: (65) 6791-9340
Email: chairsearch [at] ntu.edu.sg
The University is an equal opportunity employer.