School of Journalism and Communication Dean Search
Provost Long announced this summer plans to launch a national search for the next School of Journalism and Communication dean.
This page will be updated throughout the search process with important dates and opportunities to engage.
Search Committee
Jen Reynolds, co-chair, dean, School of Law
Julianne Newton, co-chair, professor, Journalism and Media Studies, PhD Program director
Charlie Butler, professor of practice, Journalism
Alvaro Del Pozo, PhD student, SOJC Student Association president
Sally Garner, director, Student Success Center
Maya Lazaro, coordinator, Exhibits, Publications, and Student Competitions
Michele Matassa Flores, Journalism Advancement Council member (JAC)
John McGrath, senior director of development
Daniel Miller, associate professor, Electronic Media, UO Senate member
Kate Morris, executive vice provost for academic affairs, Office of the Provost
Daniel Pimentel, assistant professor, director, Immersive Media Lab (Portland)
Autumn Shafer, associate professor, Public Relations
Brent Walth, associate professor, Journalism
Christine Wise, professor of practice, Advertising
Search Coordinator: Suzette Howard, executive recruitment and special projects manager
AGB Search has been retained to lead this recruitment.
Timeline
FALL 2025
Search process begins
WINTER 2026
Applications reviewed
Interviews conducted
Finalists’ campus visits
SOJC Dean Position
Coming soon