Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor of Strategic Communication
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Full Job Description
Job ID
360220Location
Twin CitiesJob Family
AcademicFull/Part Time
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary
RegularJob Code
9403TEmployee Class
Instr Fac/TC and Coord CmpAbout the Job
Position Overview
The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication
in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin
Cities seeks an outstanding faculty member, with a distinguished
record of professional experience, to join our faculty in teaching the
next generation of public relations and strategic communication
professionals, training students to be advertising and creative brand
strategists who can think critically, write clearly, tell stories
visually and develop effective media strategy in a fast-paced world.
Candidates should have demonstrated expertise as advertising and
strategic communication professionals, and the ability to inspire a
diverse student body.
The professorship will hold a term,
non-tenure-line, renewable position in the Hubbard School. It is a
one- to three-year, renewable term, depending on experience and
consistent with Hubbard contract guidelines. The appointment will
begin on August 26, 2024.
As a full-time non-tenure track
faculty member, the successful candidate will help students appreciate
the role of ethical and responsible advertising, brand storytelling,
and strategic communication across media. The School seeks someone to
1) teach basic to advanced digital advertising, campaigns and context
courses in the School's recently renovated digital labs, and 2) focus
on building and strengthening partnerships between faculty and
students with Twin Cities professional community and professional
associations.
Contract teaching professors are also expected
to be actively engaged in regional, national or international
professional communities, develop an understanding and participate in
curriculum development and assessment relevant to their professional
expertise, and participate in mentoring students for professional
careers. Depending on the candidate's experience and skills, the
candidate may also contribute to new curricula or special projects
courses in the area of social media, artificial intelligence and
advertising/creative strategy.
This position is benefit-eligible,
renewable and carries the title of Teaching Assistant Professor or
Teaching Associate Professor depending on qualifications, including
years of teaching and professional experience. The teaching load for
contract teaching faculty positions is five courses per academic year.
Additional summer employment may be available. Appointment at the rank
of Teaching Associate Professor (non-tenure track) may be considered
for a candidate with advanced teaching and professional experience.
Job Responsibilities
75% Instruction and Course Preparation:
The faculty member will teach 2-3 courses (6-9 credits) of
undergraduate and courses per academic semester in the area of
advertising and strategic communication, as well as some core context
courses. The teaching faculty member is expected to prepare and
deliver lectures, develop activities, prepare homework assignments,
quizzes and exams, hold office hours, assess student work, supervise
teaching assistants and manage the administration of the courses they
are assigned to teach.
25% Service and Professional
Development: In addition, the person in this position will
be involved in the continuing improvement of courses, the development
of new curriculum for the school (if needed), the development and
implementation of assessment activities, and will be engaged in
appropriate school service activities including curriculum-related
school committees. The faculty member will be expected to participate
in University workshops related to teaching, classroom technology,
diversity and inclusion, and other related topics. The faculty member
also receives professional development support to maintain membership
in relevant professional societies and participate in student and
faculty professional and career development activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
About the Department
About the Hubbard School of
Journalism and Mass Communication Housed in Murphy
Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and research of
journalism, strategic communication, and emerging media studies, the
Hubbard School is home to the Silha Center for the Study of Media
Ethics and Law, the Minnesota Journalism Center, the Hubbard Digital
Studios, and the Digital Information Research Center/Sevareid Library.
Hubbard facilities also include the Murphy Hall conference center,
multimedia classrooms, and psychophysiological communication research
labs, and a focus group room, which is used to support graduate-level
experimental research. For further information, please visit the
Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication's website, at: .
About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines
and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in
the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and
over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support
units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research,
teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units
reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the
Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students,
over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus,
1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290
million. CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate
individuals who are committed to making our increasingly
interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That .
CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and
under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all
disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting
the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and
viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical
skills we need to understand and respect differences.
The Hubbard
School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of
Minnesota is part of the College of Liberal Arts and is accredited by
the Accrediting Council for Journalism and Mass Communication. The
Hubbard School offers majors in Strategic Communication - Advertising
and Public Relations, Professional Journalism, and Media and
Information; and minors in Media and Information and Digital Media
Studies. The Hubbard School offers an academic M.A. and Ph.D. and a
Professional M.A. in Strategic Communication.
Benefits
Working at the University
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information regarding benefits.
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a
flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested
in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you
to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of
work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes:
How
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the position and attach required materials listed below. Additional
documents may be attached via the "My Job Applications" page and
uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
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please e-mail or call (612) 624-8647 This position will
remain open until filled.
Diversity The University
recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in
enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting
the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and
retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more
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Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent
upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption
is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin
Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in
the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional
students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located
at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan
communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul
benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health
centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts,
nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University
of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a
Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for
Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023),
Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads
(2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).