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Apply for Job Job ID366786 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9546 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job 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 (AY25-26 August-May) position as a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in Strategic Communication, with a Public Relations or Advertising focus, beginning Fall 2025 (start date: 8/25/2025). 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: 66.5% Responsibilities include preparing courses, advising students, and teaching a minimum of four undergraduate courses in a 9-month appointment, which may include: Principles of Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication Case Analysis, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Strategic Communication Research and Analytics, Strategic Brand Planning, Media Planning and/or other key courses in the strategic communication curriculum. Research and professional development: 33.5% The selected candidate 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. Qualifications 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 (08/25/2025). Expertise in strategic communication with an emphasis in advertising and/or public relations and evidence of excellence in teaching in higher education settings. Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in public relations, advertising or strategic communication professions. Prior teaching and research experience in advertising, public relations or strategic communication. Demonstrated potential to teach courses in the existing undergraduate curricula, including from among the following: Principles of Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication Case Analysis, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Strategic Communication Research and Analytics, Strategic Brand Planning, Media Planning 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. About the Department 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, Profe sional 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. For further information, please visit the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication's website, at: https://cla.umn.edu/hsjmc 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. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $65,000 - $69,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience Additional summer salary may be available over the following summer and depends on student enrollment, funding, department needs and teaching performance. Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and life insurance Employee wellbeing program Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the... For full info follow application link. 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.