[Commlist] UMN Asst Professor - Strategic Communication

*The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication*
*College of Liberal Arts*
*University of Minnesota*
*Position Opening*

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication - Public 
Relations

The Hubbard of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of 
Liberal Arts at the
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a 
full-time, tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of strategic 
communication, to begin fall
semester 2020 (August 31, 2020). We are seeking an outstanding scholar 
with research and
teaching interests in public relations.

Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year 
(late-August to late-May).

Appointment will be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, 
depending on qualifications
and experience and consistent with collegiate and University policy.

Candidates for the position must possess an earned Ph.D. in 
communication, mass
communication, or another relevant field by August 2020 and a record of 
original scholarly
research. Candidates at all experience levels (including ABD candidates 
and advanced assistant
professor candidates) will be considered and are encouraged to apply. 
Preference will be given to
applicants who complement existing Hubbard School faculty with 
demonstrated expertise in one
or a combination of the following areas: advocacy/social change 
communication,
corporate/nonprofit communication, ethics, international/multicultural 
communication, media
analytics, public diplomacy, risk or crisis communication, social 
influence and networks, social
media, and other areas relevant to public relations.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their 
academic preparation and
scholarly work and relevance to the position in public relations, 
evidence of research ability,
evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of
recommendations. Meaningful professional experience and the capacity to 
contribute to the
ongoing development and delivery of a rapidly evolving curriculum in 
strategic communication
are desirable

*About the Job*

Depending on their background and interests, the successful candidate 
will teach undergraduate
courses in the School’s core undergraduate program curriculum in 
addition to courses in the
strategic communication BA, professional MA and/or academic MA/PhD 
program in their area
of expertise.

Faculty in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 
the College of Liberal
Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or 
creative activity that
includes publication, exhibition, or performance; develop and teach 
undergraduate and graduate
courses; advise students; and contribute service appropriate for the 
rank of the appointment to the
department, college, University, and profession.

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

The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the 
College of Liberal Arts are
available at: 
https://neighborhood.cla.umn.edu/college-knowledge/workload-principles-andguidelines.

The complete position announcement, including required and preferred 
qualifications, duties and
responsibilities, and application instructions, is available on the 
Hubbard School of Journalism
and Mass Communication’s website: Hsjmc.umn.edu <http://Hsjmc.umn.edu>. 
We are committed to attracting candidates
from historically under-represented groups knowing that diversity 
enriches the academic
experience and provides a base for innovation.

*About the School*
*
*
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 HSJMC 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 HSJMC to forge innovative partnerships and 
collaborations between
industry and the academy in both research and teaching. The HSJMC 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).

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 School at 612.625.1338.

*About the College of Liberal Arts*
*
*
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 values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to 
innovation and excellent
education: https://cla.umn.edu.

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.

*How To Apply*
*
*
Applications must be submitted online. Please see the University of 
Minnesota Employment
system to search for Job ID 333018 or search by title: Assistant 
Professor of Strategic
Communication – Public Relations.

To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and 
follow the
instructions. 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 three references as an additional 
document through your “My
Activities” page. No references will be contacted before the search 
committee chair notifies
candidates.

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.

For position description questions or specific questions related to the 
search, contact Associate
Professor and Search Committee Chair, Dr. Amy O'Connor, by email: 
(amyoc /at/ umn.edu) <mailto:(amyoc /at/ umn.edu)>
Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2019. This position will 
remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please 
e-mail (employ /at/ umn.edu) <mailto:(employ /at/ 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: 
http://diversity.umn.edu.

*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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