Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor of Strategic Communication

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 Schoolâ™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 candidateâ™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.

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 experienceInterest 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 University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.