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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. Founded in 1922, the School has been ranked in several national surveys as among the foremost journalism schools in the United States.

The Hubbard School is ideally situated in one of the nation’s most dynamic and creative metropolitan regions. The Twin Cities region is home to major media institutions, strategic communication (advertising, public relations, interactive/digital communication) firms, and Fortune 500 companies. This allows the Hubbard School to forge innovative partnerships and collaborations between industry and the academy in both research and teaching. The Hubbard School is also strongly committed to community engagement and advancing an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society (e.g., diversity related to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status).

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Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in Public Relations

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).
 
About the Position
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. 

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. 

The salary range is $55,000-$65,000, and is based on education, professional experience in public relations, and teaching experience. Additional summer salary may be available over the following summer and depends on student enrollment, funding, department needs and teaching performance.

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.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online. Search using Job ID #359940. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and curriculum vita. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.  In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following materials:
+ Cover letter
+ Curriculum Vita
+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations when available. 
Please submit all files as PDFs.

Review of applications will begin March 10, 2024.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
For inquiries regarding the postdoctoral teaching position, please contact Dr. María Len-Ríos, Professor and Chair of the search committee, by email: [email protected]
 
For inquiries regarding the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, please contact Dr. Elisia Cohen, Professor and Director of the School, by email: [email protected].

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.

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 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.

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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 Regents Scholarship
+ 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) opportunity
+ Financial counseling services 
+ Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity
The University of Minnesota 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.  Learn more about diversity at the University of Minnesota.

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About the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the United States, 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, communication agencies, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.