[ecrea] Two Senior Tenured Faculty Positions

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Two Senior Tenured Faculty Positions

JULY 25, 2017

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*Position 1: Associate Professor/Professor of Journalism/Media [Job ID: 
318605]*

*Position 2: Associate Professor/Professor of Strategic Communication 
[Job ID: 318607]*

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) in the 
College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 
invites applications and nominations for *two senior, tenured faculty 
positions, one in journalism/media and one in strategic communication*. 
The Hubbard School seeks faculty with unique research expertise 
complementing current faculty members’ strengths in branding, corporate 
and non-profit communication, data/analytics, ethics, law, health, 
international/cross-cultural communication, political communication, 
science communication, or the sociology of news. Additional expertise 
addressing ethical problems in journalism, media or strategic 
communication with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, stereotyping, 
bias or minority representation is desirable.

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*Qualifications*
Candidates for these positions will demonstrate expertise from a social 
scientific orientation, and provide evidence of excellence in teaching, 
research and publication credentials commensurate with schools at 
doctoral-granting research extensive universities. All candidates must 
have a terminal degree in media, journalism, communication or a relevant 
related field. Meaningful journalistic, media and strategic 
communication professional experience or a strong history of engaged 
research in media industry-related corporate or non-profit settings is 
highly desirable.

Successful candidates will demonstrate national or international 
recognition and a program of high-quality empirical research; teaching 
excellence both at the graduate and undergraduate levels; and a 
commitment to establishing linkages with the profession and related 
academic departments. Ongoing outreach to regional, national or 
international professional communities is expected. Candidates with 
experience or potential to secure research support from private 
foundations and federal agencies (such as the Knight Foundation, 
National Science Foundation or the National Institutes of Health) should 
note this in their application.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the relevance of their 
research to the department’s academic priorities and the field of 
inquiry, the quality of that research, evidence of commitment to 
teaching and skills as a teacher/mentor, and interest in establishing 
relationships with the professional community, and strength of 
references. All candidates must meet and exceed the minimum standards 
for tenure and rank review at an AAU member university also classified 
by the Carnegie Foundation among those with “Highest Research” productivity.

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*About the Positions*
These are two advanced, tenured faculty positions the Hubbard School 
will hire during the 2017/18 fiscal year. Candidates who join the School 
will be expected to continue to demonstrate a sustained, upward 
commitment to a high-quality program of empirical research published in 
internationally recognized, high-impact journals and/or university 
presses and scholarly publishers; demonstrate excellence in 
graduate-level teaching and advising (both M.A. and Ph.D.); and teach 
courses in the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Successful 
candidates will also engage in institutional and professional service, 
including mentoring untenured faculty, graduate, and undergraduate
students.
Both positions are 100%-time position over the nine-month academic year 
(late-August to late-May) beginning fall semester 2018.

Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate's qualifications 
and rank, consistent with school, college, and university policy. The 
position is eligible for the University of Minnesota’s standard benefits 
package available to benefits-eligible faculty and academic staff. 
Generous research and travel support for professional development is 
provided by the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication. An 
appointment will be made at the ranks of tenured professor or tenured 
associate professor, depending on qualifications and experience, and 
consistent with collegiate and University policy.

This position is subject to the Board of Regents Policy: Faculty Tenure, 
the Administrative Procedure: Procedures for Reviewing Candidates for 
Tenure and/or Promotion: Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty 
<https://policy.umn.edu/>, and additional policies and procedures.

The Standards for Promotion and Tenure for the Hubbard School of 
Journalism and Mass
Communication 
<https://faculty.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/jour.pdf> are 
available to you.

The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the 
College of Liberal Arts 
<https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/cla-intranet/ofaa/resources/workload-%20principles--%20guidelines> 
are available to you.

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*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 on Education in Journalism and 
Mass Communication. Founded in 1922, the School is among the foremost 
journalism schools in the United States supporting an undergraduate B.A. 
program; a professional M.A. program in strategic communication and 
five-year B.A. to M.A. program in health communication; and a master’s 
and doctoral program in mass communication.

The HSJMC is located in Murphy Hall, a state-of- the-art facility built 
for cutting edge teaching and research. With more than 27,000 square 
feet across five floors, Murphy Hall boasts state-of- the-art multimedia 
classrooms; a 150-seat multimedia auditorium; a Digital Media Studio; 
labs for imaging, graphics and communication design; the Digital 
Information Resource Center/Sevareid Library; the Silha Center for the 
Study of Media Ethics and Law; a multimedia conference center; an 
eye-tracking research lab; and focus group facilities.

The operating budget for HSJMC is approximately $7 million, and the 
school has a $41 million endowment supporting its 27 full-time faculty 
(including 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty). Faculty and students 
enjoy the support of 13 staff who professionally manage the school’s 
information technology, media studios, accounting, and communication needs.

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 HSJMC to forge innovative partnerships and 
collaborations between industry and academe in both research and teaching.

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*How to Apply*
Applications must be submitted online through the University of 
Minnesota’s employment system. To be considered for this position, 
please visit the Find a Job page of the University of Minnesota Office 
of Human Resources website <http://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs>:
1. Click the appropriate button under To Apply for Jobs
2. Search for Jobs Posted Within: Anytime
3. Search for:
Job Opening ID for Position 1:* 318605*; Position 2: *318607*
OR
Job Posting Title: Associate Professor/Professor of Journalism/Media or 
Associate Professor/Professor of Strategic Communication

You will have an opportunity to complete an online application, and to 
attach (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position, your 
research program and its influence on the field, and your teaching 
experience and interests in courses in the HSJMC curricula, (2) your 
curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of five references as an additional 
document through your “My Activities” page. No references will be 
contacted before the search committee chair notifies candidates.

The University of Minnesota requires that a competitive pool be 
established and qualified for consideration before positions are 
reviewed. All applications will be considered confidential; the search 
process will be closed until the campus interview stage and at that time 
will be limited to members of the campus community. Additional materials 
may be requested from candidates at a future date. Additional documents 
can be attached after the initial application by accessing your “My 
Activities” page and uploading documents there.

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*Review of applications will begin October 2, 2017 *and continue until 
the position is filled. Nominations of outstanding potential candidates 
for this position are welcome. For inquiries regarding the Hubbard 
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, please contact Dr. Elisia 
Cohen, Professor and Director of the School, by email: (ecohen /at/ umn.edu) 
<mailto:(ecohen /at/ umn.edu)> , or call the SJMC at 612.625.1338. For position 
description questions or specific questions related to the search, 
contact Professor and Search Committee Chair, Dr. Marco Yzer, by email: 
(mcyzer /at/ umn.edu) <mailto:(mcyzer /at/ umn.edu)>.

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*Background Check Information*
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.

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*About the U of M*
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 major 
news organizations, world-renowned health centers, international 
corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public 
service organizations.

Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University 
of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, 
humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts is 
committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the 
belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. 
CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, 
innovators in their chosen fields; to create meaning in their lives and 
in their life's work; and to become productive citizens and leaders in 
their communities and the world. The College of Liberal Arts values 
diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and 
excellent education.

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. Learn more about 
diversity at the U <http://diversity.umn.edu/>.

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