Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies

Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies

Application Deadline: immediately

Overview

Western University invites applications for the position of Dean, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, with appointment effective summer 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to advance current and future initiatives. Founded in 1878, Western University is a leading research institution. The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) is a vibrant, non‑departmentalized faculty with approximately 1,300 undergraduate and 340 graduate students, more than 42 full‑time faculty members, and 26 non‑academic staff.

FIMS offers three undergraduate and eight professional or research‑based graduate programs in Media Studies, Library & Information Science, Journalism and Communications, and Health Information Science. The Dean is the chief academic officer of the faculty and a member of the university’s senior leadership team.

Responsibilities