Description
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites nominations and applications for one full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. Appointment will be 100%-time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). This is a probationary (tenure-track) faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor leading to the possible conferral of indefinite tenure. Salary is competitive.
We are seeking an outstanding scholar with research and teaching interests in communication law.
Qualifications
Required: Ph.D. or J.D. with MA in mass communication-related academic field or professional media experience.
Successful candidates for this position will show outstanding promise of sustaining a vigorous program of original research and publication with potential for external funding, and show promise of excellence in graduate level teaching and advising (both M.A. and Ph.D.). They should demonstrate the capacity and commitment to teach undergraduate and graduate academic courses in the area of media law. Depending on their background and interests, successful candidates will have opportunities to teach courses related to strategic communications, journalism, electronic media or other topics in mass communication studies represented in the School’s curriculum.
Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, b) relevance of their scholarly research to the school’s academic priorities and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and d) strength of recommendations.
About the Position
Faculty in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active research program, teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service appropriate for the rank of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession.
The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, as required by Section 7.12 of the Regents Policy on Faculty Tenure, are available at: http://academic.umn.edu/provost/faculty/tenure/documents/JOUR7.12FinalApproved1211_000.pdf
The Workload Principles & Guidelines for Regular (tenured and tenure-track) Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at: http://www.cla.umn.edu/admin/curriculum/Workload.html
About the School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The 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. Founded in 1922, the School has been ranked in several national surveys as among the foremost journalism schools in the United States. The School is housed in Murphy Hall and includes 25 full-time faculty and instructional staff and over 30 adjunct instructors. Website: http://www.sjmc.umn.edu/
Established in 1868 the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education. http://cla.umn.edu/
Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota, with its five campuses and more than 65,000 students, is one of the largest, most comprehensive universities in the United States, and ranks among the most prestigious research universities in the world. It is both a major research institution, with scholars of national and international reputation, and a state land-grant university, with a strong tradition of education and public engagement. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus is located in the heart of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, which is rich in cultural and natural attractions.
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.
The University of Minnesota supports the work-life balance of its faculty, and especially encourages applications from women and members of under-represented groups.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Minnesota’s employment system.
-- Click here to access the University’s employment web site.
-- If you have not used the University’s employment site previously, select the New User link to create a new account, or you may sign-in to access an existing account.
-- Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.
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You will have an opportunity to complete a brief online application, and to attach (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position, and (2) a curriculum vitae.
In addition to the materials submitted online, candidates must arrange to have letters of evaluation from three references mailed directly to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The address for these letters is:
Chair, Mass Communication Law Faculty Search Committee
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Minnesota
111 Murphy Hall
206 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0418
Additional materials may be requested later. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2015. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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.
Updated 11/27/15.
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