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Job Title:Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor of Strategic Communication
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
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Job Description:
Job ID360220

LocationTwin Cities

Job FamilyAcademic

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Job Code9403T

Employee ClassInstr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp



About 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



Qualifications
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
Interest and/or ability to teach strategic communication skills that integrate multimedia elements such as text, video, audio,. photo, graphics and/or data
Experience writing and/or editing digital content
Demonstrated track record of embracing new methods and media
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, 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

About the Department



About the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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.
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: https://cla.umn.edu/hsjmc
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 20 buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, more than 40% of the... For full info follow application link.

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 about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

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