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The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities seeks a full-time, open rank non-tenure track faculty member with a distinguished record of professional experience, to join our faculty in teaching the next generation of strategic communication (public relations and advertising) professionals.
The professorship is an initial one semester position (spring semester 2025) with the potential for renewal for the 2025-26 academic year depending on experience and consistent with Hubbard contract guidelines.
The appointment will be as a Term (non-tenured) faculty member that will begin on January 9, 2025.
The successful applicant will teach upper-level strategic communication majors how to strategize and innovate in a fast-changing media environment.
Candidates should have demonstrated expertise as strategic communications professional, executive leadership experience, and the ability to inspire a diverse student body.
In this role, the candidate will help students appreciate the role of ethical and responsible advertising, brand storytelling, and strategic communication across media.
The School seeks someone who can teach basic to advanced courses in one or more of the following areas : digital advertising / AI, digital content creation, account management / brand planning, media planning / media buying, and / or digital strategy and analytics.
The candidate should also have the ability to build and strengthen partnerships between faculty and students and the Twin Cities professional community.
Contract Teaching Faculty are expected to be actively engaged in regional, national or international professional communities and participate in mentoring students for professional careers.
Moreover, contract faculty may be asked to participate in curriculum development and assessment relevant to their area of professional expertise.
New curricula or special projects courses may be in the area of social media, artificial intelligence, and digital advertising / media planning.
This position is benefit-eligible, renewable and carries the title of Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching 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.
Annual Salary Range (across a 9-month appointment) : $62,000-$95,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. Will be pro-rated accordingly for a spring semester contract.
Job Responsibilities :
75% Instruction and Course Preparation : The faculty member will teach 2-3 courses (6-9 credits) of undergraduate 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 (if appropriate) and manage the administration of the courses they are assigned to teach.
Depending on professional expertise and program need, the faculty member may have an opportunity to teach in our professional M.A. program.
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.
Minimum Required Qualifications :
- A professional M.A. or PhD in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication or related field
- 3 or more years of related professional experience
Preferred Qualifications :
- PhD in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication or related field
- Experience teaching at the university level or training groups of professionals
- 5 years of major-market regional or national experience in advertising or strategic brand communication, or equivalent experience
- Executive-level leadership experience
- Interest and / or ability to teach strategic communication skills that integrate multimedia elements such as text, video, audio, photo, graphics and / or data
- Experience working in a digital environment and incorporating AI in their work
- Involvement and / or leadership in local, state, or national / international associations, such as the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association, American Advertising Federation, International Association of Business Communicators, the Diversity Action Alliance, PRSA, etc.
or as a student chapter adviser
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in both professional practices and as contributors to an inclusive working and learning environment
The Hubbard School is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
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