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The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs temporary, part-time employees to carry out various projects and provide support in the following areas: administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology and research. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and will only be reviewed should openings occur. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.
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The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs temporary, part-time employees to carry out various projects and provide support in the following areas: administration, communications, community engagement, events, technology and research.
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and will only be reviewed should openings occur.  Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

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.

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:
Homepage | Hubbard School of Journalism

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
viewpointsso 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: $16.00 - $51.00 per hour; 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.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given 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.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as hiring needs occur. Information for qualified applicants will be kept on file. Any questions can be directed to Carly Eichhorst, Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication Chief of Staff: eichh029@umn.edu

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 Americas 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).