Apply for Job Job ID370800 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyEducation-General Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9753 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs part-time instructors to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty who teach courses in media law and ethics. These courses may include topics related to media law and ethics. These positions are temporary (one semester) and part-time (one course per semester). The school is particularly interested in recruiting a diverse and inclusive pool of working professionals whose daily professional activities lend themselves to expertise relevant to curricula in media law and ethics. The School is seeking applications from individuals with teaching experience and/or professional legal experience in media law, First Amendment freedoms, the Freedom of Information Act, legal case law as it relates to freedom of the press, libel law, shield laws, copyright, speech and expression online, technology policy and the law, and related issues. Appointments are made at the ranks of teaching specialist or lecturer, consistent with University policy and depending on qualifications and experience. Appointments may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance, curricular need, and availability of funding. This posting does not constitute a posting for specific vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur for spring semester 2026. Openings for part-time teaching specialists and lecturers typically occur for day or evening semester courses during the academic year. Appointment dates for spring semester 2026 are: 01/8/2026 to 05/24/2026. Job duties include providing instruction, grading, and holding office hours. Compensation is based on experience and number of courses taught. Pay range is $7,000-$16,000 Qualifications Required Qualifications: A J.D. or Ph.D. in Mass Communication or a related field, or other appropriate terminal degree. At least two (2) years practicing law in a relevant area and/or practical experience in the media industry managing legal issues/policy or closely related area Experience, or potential, for teaching legal concepts to non-law students. Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree in journalism, mass communication or related field. At least five (5) years practicing law in a relevant area and/or practical experience in the media industry or closely related area.; Previous teaching experience in higher education or engagement with professional training. Ability to use technology effectively for teaching and communication. Current knowledge of First Amendment law as related to current and emerging technology. Equivalency Statement Substantial demonstrated and successful professional experience may be demonstrated by both of the following: (A) Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated and successful professional experience in practicing media law; (B) evaluation by a faculty committee that the professional achievement of the candidates constitutes equivalency with the required qualifications. Consistent with University policy, candidates with the B.A. degree (or equivalency) or the M.A. degree will be appointed at the rank of teaching specialist; candidates with a terminal professional degree, M.B.A, Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent will be appointed at the rank of lecturer. Candidates will be evaluated according to (A) extent of professional experience relevant to the course instructional need; (B) overall quality of professional experience in the legal, journalism, mass communication, strategic communication field; (C) evidence of potential or ability to teach the course to meet Hubbard School professional standards and perform the assigned professional advising duties relevant to the position. References may be requested as additional evaluative information. 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 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 and Benefits Pay Range: $7000 - $16,000; 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... For full info follow application link. 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.
