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| Job Title: | Public Relations Post-Doctoral Associate |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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Job ID359940
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9546
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
Position Overview
The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a 9-month (AY24-25 August-May) position as a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in Strategic Communication, with a Public Relations focus, beginning Fall 2024 (start date: 8/30/2024). This is a 100%-time appointment as a postdoctoral associate (Job Code 9546).
At the University of Minnesota, postdoctoral associates are academic employees who conduct research, teach, or provide service that enhances career skills or allows for opportunities to learn new research or teaching techniques. They are trained by and work with a faculty mentor who collaboratively determines the training agenda. The goal of this position is to provide the candidate with advanced training in teaching courses in the School's core curricula. Candidates will also have opportunities to join, learn from, and contribute to Hubbard's research labs and groups, e.g., the Research in Strategic Communication (RiSC) Lab, the Minnesota Computational Advertising Lab (MCAL). Candidates who have research trajectories that align with current faculty research is a plus. The identified mentor will also help the postdoctoral fellow position their teaching and research for future opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching Responsibility: 60%
Responsibilities include preparing courses, advising students, and teaching a minimum of four undergraduate courses in a 9-month appointment, which may include: Media in a Changing World, Principles of Strategic Communication, Public Relations Cases, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Corporate Social Responsibility Communication, Diversity and Media, and/or other key courses in the strategic communication curriculum.
Research and professional development: 40%
The incumbent will also engage in training and research development activities, as determined in consultation with a faculty mentor. The postdoctoral associate will work with faculty to develop professional development and research activities associated with the unit's emerging strategic communication institute, to be announced in September 2024.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- All candidates must expect to earn a Ph.D. in Mass Communication or a related field (e.g., communication) by the appointment start-date (08/30/2024).
- Expertise in public relations and evidence of excellence in teaching in higher education settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior work experience in public relations or strategic communication professions.
- Prior teaching and research experience in public relations or strategic communication.
- Demonstrated potential to teach courses in the existing undergraduate curricula, including: Media in a Changing World, Principles of Strategic Communication, Public Relations Cases, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Corporate Social Responsibility Communication, Diversity and Media, and/or other key courses in the strategic communication curriculum.
- A demonstrated commitment, knowledge, and skill in working with students to foster an environment of inclusion and belonging.
- Engagement with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in classroom teaching and the study of ethics in its use is a plus.
About the Department
About the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) 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 HSJMC offers majors in Strategic Communication, Professional Journalism, and Mass Communication; and minors in Mass Communication and Digital Media Studies. The HSJMC offers an academic M.A. and Ph.D., a Professional M.A. in Strategic Communication, and a 5-year B.A./M.A. in Health Communication.
Housed in Murphy Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and research of journalism, mass communication, and new media studies, the HSJMC is home to the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, the Minnesota Journalism Center, the Digital Media Studios, and the Digital Information Research Center/Sevareid Library. HSJMC facilities also include the Murphy Hall conference center, multimedia classrooms, and the communication Research Lab/Focus Group Room, which is used to support graduate-level experimental research. For further information, please visit the 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 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 foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. 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.
Benefits
Working at the University
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:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Please visit the for more information regarding benefits.
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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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