Curricular Fellow 2023-2024

Master's degree, MBA or PhD in a related field with five years or more of senior leadership experience or Bachelor's degree with ten years of professional journalism experience or senior leadership experience in strategic communication. Leadership experience may be in professional journalism outlets, corporate communications, advertising or public relations. Professional experience at the national and local level in nonprofit, journalism, agency or corporate settings. Work experience in journalism to include significant regional and/or national reporting assignments, visual editing and/or reporting skills. Work experience in strategic communication to include management of significant communication budgets, public relations and advertising campaigns. Significant professional experience working with quantitative and qualitative research Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills


About the Department


About the DepartmentThe 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: . About the College of Liberal ArtsHome 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 . 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.
How To Apply


Applications must be submitted online. 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 resume.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. This position will remain open until filled.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity


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:
Employment Requirements


Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M


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