The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of Liberal Arts at the
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities seeks a full-time Academic Professional (P&A) instructional faculty
member in journalism with a distinguished record of professional experience to join our faculty in
teaching the next generation of journalism professionals. We are particularly interested in professionals
whose experience could lead to building curricula in sports and multimedia journalism. 

Responsibilities will include teaching six courses a year (three in fall semester, three in spring semester)
and continued contribution to the field of journalism, including professional development by broadening
knowledge and expertise.

The Hubbard School and College of Liberal Arts considers teaching lecturers for three-year, renewable
contracts after five consecutive years of service. The School also considers senior lecturers for multiple
year renewable contracts based on prior service.

The successful applicant will teach lower and upper-level journalism majors how to report, write,
produce, edit and innovate in a fast-changing media environment. Candidates should have demonstrated
expertise as a journalism professional, journalism professional training and/or teaching experience, and
the ability to inspire a diverse student body.

The School seeks someone who can teach basic to advanced courses in two or more of the following
areas: introductory, intermediate and in-depth news reporting and writing; media ethics; news editing;
podcasting and sports reporting. The candidate is expected to work closely with students to ensure they
are trained in the necessary skills in sports issues and reporting, news editing, and short and long-form
storytelling. The preferred candidate should also have the ability to build and strengthen partnerships
between faculty and students and the Twin Cities professional community, including those in the sports
reporting and media promotion field.

A candidate hired with advanced professional and instructional expertise may be asked to participate in
curriculum development in the area of sports reporting, journalism and social media, and sports
journalism analytics. The school has the expectation that its journalism faculty will prepare students with
the skills they need for entering the profession and that includes a contemporary understanding of how AI
is used in various ways in multimedia reporting. We support professional development for faculty to
continue developing their expertise in this area. We expect all hires to be actively engaged in regional,
national or international professional communities and participate in mentoring students for professional
careers. 

This is a 100%-time, annually renewable position over the nine-month academic year (late-August to
late-May). This position begins August 25, 2025 and extends through May 24, 2026. This is an academic
professional position at the rank of lecturer or senior lecturer, consistent with University policy and
depending on qualifications, including years of teaching and professional experience. Additional summer
employment may be available.

Lecturers in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication provide classroom teaching that
supplement faculty offerings and expertise. Lecturers develop and teach courses; advise students with
regard to academic concerns and school-related organizations; provide service-related teaching duties;
participate in the decisions relating to the policies, courses and programs in which there is involvement;
contribute appropriate service to the school, college, and University; continue personal growth within the
profession; and keep current with the field and broaden knowledge and expertise.

This position is subject to the Administrative Policy: Appointments of Academic Professional and
Administrative Employees; the Administrative Policy: Academic Appointments with Teaching Functions,
and the College of Liberal Arts Collegiate Plan for Implementation of Administrative Policy on Academic
Appointments and additional policies and procedures.

Minimum required qualifications:

• A professional M.A. in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication or related field
• 4 or more years of related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the university level or training groups of professionals
• 5 years of major-market regional or national experience in news reporting, editing or similar
  professional journalism experience, with preference for expertise in sports reporting
• 2+ years experience of professional journalism training, teaching or curriculum development
  experience since the terminal degree
• Interest and/or ability to teach journalism skills that integrate multimedia elements such as text,
  video, audio, photo, graphics and/or data
• Experience working in an evolving digital environment and developing knowledge of AI impacts
  and relevance to the journalism profession
• Involvement and/or leadership in local, state, or national/international associations, such as the
  Society of Professional Journalists, Minnesota Newspaper Association, Investigative Reporters &
  Editors, or as a student chapter adviser
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in both professional practices and as contributors
  to an inclusive working and learning environment

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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