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University of Minnesota is hiring a Teaching Specialist/Lecturer (Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication) to teach part-time courses in strategic communication, journalism, and mass communication that regular faculty and graduate students cannot cover. Each appointment lasts one semester and covers a single course, such as a professional skills course or seminar, and this posting builds a pool of applicants for openings in the 2026-27 academic year. The school is especially interested in working professionals with expertise in areas such as digital strategy, podcasting, news reporting, and media design.

Highlights

Teach one professional skills course or professional seminar per semester in strategic communication, journalism, or mass communication, in day or evening sessions, and carry out the professional advising duties assigned to the position.
Bring working-professional expertise to areas the school is recruiting for, including digital strategy, integrated campaign communication, management for strategic communication, podcasting, editing for print and digital audiences, and media design.
Teaching experience in media brand planning and management is of particular interest, ideally from an industry thought leader who plans and executes diverse media plans.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, strategic communication/advertising, public relations, or a closely related field, plus at least three years of professional experience in those areas; ten or more years of experience and faculty committee review can substitute for the degree.
Master’s degree in a related field and five or more years of professional experience are preferred.
Candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree are appointed as teaching specialists, while those with a terminal professional degree such as an MBA, Ph.D., or J.D. are appointed as lecturers.
Appointments run for the fall 2026 semester (August 31, 2026 to January 13, 2027) or spring 2027 semester (January 14 to May 30, 2027), with occasional May Session and Summer Session courses, and may be renewed based on performance, curricular need, and funding.
Pay of $8,000 to $15,500, depending on education, qualifications, and experience, for a part-time appointment.

Teaching Specialist/Lecturer (Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication) Full Description

Position Number: 281388 (Teaching Specialist) / 342714 (Lecturer)

Job Code: 9754I (Teaching Specialist) / 9753I (Lecturer)

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs part-time instructors to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students in strategic communication, journalism, and/or mass communication. These courses may be professional skills courses and/or professional seminars. These positions are temporary (one semester) and part-time (one course per semester).

The school is particularly interested in recruiting a diverse and inclusive pool of working professionals whose daily professional activities lend themselves to expertise relevant to curricula in the following areas: digital strategy and strategic communication; integrated campaign communication; management for strategic communication; podcasting; arts, community, local politics, and news reporting; editing for print and digital audiences; media design; and potentially other areas of the curricula. The Hubbard School has a growing undergraduate and professional MA in strategic communication. The School has known interests in reviewing applications from individuals with teaching experience in media brand planning and management, with a preference for an industry thought leader with expertise planning and executing diverse media plans to facilitate engagement and connection.

Appointments are made at the ranks of teaching specialist or lecturer, consistent with University policy and depending on qualifications and experience. Appointments may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance, curricular need, and availability of funding. This posting does not constitute a posting for specific vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur for the 2026/27 academic year.

Openings for part-time teaching specialists and lecturers typically occur for day or evening semester courses during the academic year. Appointment dates for academic year 2026/27 are: fall semester 2026 (08/31/2026 to 01/13//2027); spring semester 2027 (01/14/2027 to 05/30/2027). Openings occasionally occur for courses offered during May Session and Summer Session as well.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

B.A. degree in journalism, mass communication, strategic communication/advertising, public relations, or a closely related field with an emphasis in journalism, mass communication, or strategic communication/advertising, or public relations.
At least three (3) years of demonstrated successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced graduate or professional degree (M.A.) in journalism, mass communication, strategic communication/advertising, public relations, or a closely related field with an emphasis in journalism, mass communication, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations.
At least five (5) years of demonstrated successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations.

Consistent with University policy, candidates with the B.A. degree (or equivalency) or the M.A. degree will be appointed at the teaching specialist level; candidates with a terminal professional degree, M.B.A, Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent will be appointed at the lecturer level.

Equivalency Statement: Substantial demonstrated and successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations may be substituted for the B.A. degree. Substantial demonstrated and successful professional experience may be demonstrated by both of the following: (A) Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated and successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations; (B) evaluation by a faculty committee that the professional achievement of the candidates constitutes equivalency with the required qualifications.

Candidates will be evaluated according to (A) extent of professional experience relevant to the course instructional need; (B) overall quality of professional experience in journalism, mass communication strategic communication/advertising, or public relations; (C) evidence of potential or ability to teach the course to meet Hubbard School and perform the assigned professional advising duties relevant to the position. References may be requested as additional evaluative information.

About the Department

About Hubbard 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. The Hubbard School offers majors in Strategic Communication - Advertising and Public Relations, Professional 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 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 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: $8,000 - $15,500; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

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 or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

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

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.

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