Curricular Fellow

About the Job

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of Liberal Arts at the

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites nominations and applications for a part-time Curricular

Development Fellow to assist current instructors in their strategic communications or journalism courses

and our assistant director of curriculum to support curriculum alignment with the professions and

assessment work related to reaccreditation. Specific responsibilities for the position will be negotiated

with the director.

Responsibilities

The role of the fellow is to assist professional strategic communication and journalism course instructors

and/or the assistant director for curriculum on a specific assignment as appropriate to the candidate's

background and curricular needs.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Advise students about professional concerns.
• Capacity to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a rapidly evolving curriculum

in strategic communication.

• Review/recommend curriculum content in coordination with faculty and the HSJMC director.
• Provide collaborative teaching, as assigned, or substitute instructional support for strategic

communication and/or journalism courses

• Participate in School colloquia and provide updates on developments and trends in the

professional field through reading, participation in professional organizations, publications,

public speaking and network development within the community.

• Support the unit's efforts to infuse professional competencies and principles into its curriculum in

line with accreditation expectations.

• Assist with the assessment of curriculum.

This is a part-time position during fall semester 2026 (08/31/2026 to 01/13//2027), spring semester 2027

(01/14/2027 to 05/30/2027), 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of documented professional achievement in a relevant

journalism, advertising, public relations, or media industry field or equivalent. Excellent verbal

and written communication skills. Demonstrated professional experience relevant working on

issues related to strategic communication, journalism, and media and information curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, MBA or PhD in a related field with five years or more of senior leadership

experience or Bachelor's degree with ten years of professional journalism experience or senior

leadership experience in strategic communication. Leadership experience may be in professional

journalism outlets, corporate communications, advertising or public relations.

• Professional experience at the national and local level in nonprofit, journalism, agency or

corporate settings. Work experience in journalism to include significant regional and/or national

reporting assignments, visual editing and/or reporting skills. Work experience in strategic

communication to include management of significant communication budgets, public relations

and advertising campaigns.

• Significant professional experience working with quantitative and qualitative research
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

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 Communications 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 and Benefits

Pay Range: $2000 - $4500 per credit; 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.

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 employ@umn.edu 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.

About University of Minnesota

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 nations 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 Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.