2025-26 Industry Inclusion Fellow, HSJMC

Position Overview

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for Industry Inclusion Fellow positions. This position is dedicated to support new curriculum development and community outreach by distinguished fellows working on issues related to strategic communication and journalism, and enhance the inclusion of industry experts to support classroom and school-wide professional development efforts related to diversity and inclusion.

This position is intended to enhance our teaching and outreach capacities and our ability to mentor and recruit diverse undergraduate and graduate students. The overarching goal is to bring instructional excellence in the field of strategic communication and journalism and to align with the unit's and U of M system's MPact 2025 strategic plan that states it will: recruit and retain diverse talent; cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus climate; and advance understanding and nurture enduring partnerships.

Responsibilities

Industry Inclusion Fellows will receive up to $3000 per semester to:

• Work with an HSJMC instructor to develop a plan throughout the semester with a goal to develop your expertise and experience.
• Commit to three days of student engagement per semester to execute that plan tied to a course or courses.
  • Engagement may include working with students on assignments, conducting master
    classes on topics related to the main course or developing parallel material that
    complements the core professional course assignments. In all cases, you and the
    instructor will map this out ahead of the semester in keeping with the course goals.
• Participate in an organized mentoring activity with students per semester.
• Participate in a Professional Development workshop program or event, as requested (usually these include a panel meeting with a group of students, and may be over lunch the same day as instructional engagement work).

This is a part-time instructional position during fall semester 2025 (8/25/2025 to 1/7/2026) or spring semester 2026 (1/8/2026-5/24/2026) or both. The appointment will be made at the rank of teaching specialist, consistent with University policy. This position may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and documented professional achievement in a relevant field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience working on issues related to strategic communication, journalism, equity and diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence and leadership in the strategic communication and/or journalism
  professions and documented success in engaging diverse and inclusive communities in
  professional work. Teaching experience at the college level in a relevant area of discipline or
  evidence of interest and success in professional training and development.

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) twelve (12) or more years of successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations; (B) evaluation by a faculty committee that the professional achievement of the candidate constitutes equivalency with the required qualifications.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

Working in CLA

Pay Range: $2500.00 - $3000.00 per semester; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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) 624-8647.

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

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.

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.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).