Industry Inclusion Fellow

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites applications for Industry Inclusion Fellow positions. This part-time, temporary role supports curriculum development and community outreach by distinguished fellows helping diversify teaching and mentoring efforts across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities include developing student engagement plans with instructors, conducting master classes, mentoring students, and participating in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and documented professional achievement in a relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working on issues related to strategic communication, journalism, equity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Work with HSJMC instructor to develop a plan for the semester.
• Commit to three days of student engagement per semester.
• Engagement may include working with students on assignments or master classes; map out with the instructor ahead of the semester.
• Participate in an organized mentoring activity with students per semester.
• Participate in a Professional Development workshop program or event with students.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job ID: 375050

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Academic

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Job Code: 9752

Employee Class: Acad Prof and Admin

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 applications for Industry Inclusion Fellow positions. This position is dedicated to support new curriculum development and community outreach by distinguished fellows working on issues related to strategic communication and journalism, and enhance the inclusion of industry experts to support classroom and school-wide professional development efforts related to diversity and inclusion

This position is intended to enhance our teaching and outreach capacities and our ability to mentor and recruit diverse undergraduate and graduate students. The overarching goal is to bring instructional excellence in the field of strategic communication and journalism and to align with the unit's and U of M system's MPact 2025 strategic plan that states it will: recruit and retain diverse talent; cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus climate; and advance understanding and nurture enduring partnerships.

Responsibilities

Industry Inclusion Fellows will receive up to $3,000 per semester to:

• Work with an HSJMC instructor to develop a plan throughout the semester with a goal to develop ongoing and sustained depth and engagement with students commensurate with your expertise and experience.
• Commit to three days of student engagement per semester to execute that plan tied to a course or courses.
• Engagement may include working with students on assignments, conducting master classes on topics related to the main course or developing parallel material that complements the core professional course assignments. In all cases, you and the instructor will map this out ahead of the semester in keeping with the course goals.
• Participate in an organized mentoring activity with students per semester.
• Participate in a Professional Development workshop program or event, as requested (usually these include a panel meeting with a group of students, and may be over lunch the same day as instructional engagement work)

This is a part-time instructional 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 documented professional achievement in a relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working on issues related to strategic communication, journalism, equity and diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence and leadership in the strategic communication and/or journalism professions and documented success in engaging diverse and inclusive communities in professional work.
• Teaching experience at the college level in a relevant area of discipline or evidence of interest and success in professional training and development. Equivalency Statement: Substantial demonstrated and successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations may be substituted for the B.A. degree. Substantial demonstrated and successful professional experience may be demonstrated by both of the following: (A) twelve (12) or more years of successful professional experience in journalism, strategic communication/advertising, or public relations; (B) evaluation by a faculty committee that the professional achievement of the candidate constitutes equivalency with the required qualifications.

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 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: $2500 - $3000 per semester; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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 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 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.