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Practitioner in Residence - UC Berkeley Labor Center - Institute for Research on Labor and Employment
Job Posted: 14 July  2022
Company: UC Berkeley Labor Center
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Berkeley, CA

 

Link to full description and to apply

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Practitioner in Residence
Salary range: $83,100 - $91,300
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: September 2022
Position duration: One (1) year

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: July 13th, 2022

Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Aug 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UC Berkeley Labor Center believes a robust labor movement is critical to building a sustainable, inclusive economy that works for all who live and work in the state. We are pleased to announce the 2022 UC Berkeley Labor Center Practitioner in Residence. The residence provides an opportunity for practitioners to carry out research, reflect on their experience, write, and engage on the strategic issues that face worker organizations in the state. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with graduate or undergraduate students-through lectures, seminars and mentorship. The program is designed for mid-career practitioners who have built experience through their work and are looking for a time to reflect before the next chapter in their career. This position will report directly to the Labor Center Chair.

Position Duties

Practitioners in residence will propose a project with the issue they seek to address and/or ideas they want to explore and the work product they will develop. This may include organizing strategies or plans, papers or articles, policy proposals, training curriculum, or other products.

  • Carrying out analyses on issues related to challenges facing unions, worker organizations, and workers in California; using experience in the field, research literature, interviews and other research methods to apply towards strategic issues facing the labor movement
  • Developing and advocating for solutions to organizational and policy issues related to unions, worker organization, labor standards, and the future of work and workers in California
  • Serving as lead author on research reports and/or policy briefs -Proposing, leading and / or participating on policy and planning committees and working groups related to the topic of exploration -Providing technical assistance to stakeholders and policymakers on issues related to labor and worker organizations -Conducting post-implementation analysis and/or developing proposals and recommendations to guide and support strategies or policies
  • Presenting webinars, lectures to students and the Labor Centers’ constituencies.
  • Mentoring and providing guidance to student researchers.

Department: https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Associate Specialist:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience.

OR

  • Master’s degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience.

Full Specialist:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree and at least ten (10) years of professional experience.

OR

  • Master’s degree or equivalent international degree and at least eight (8) years of professional experience.

OR

  • PhD or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience.
Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelor's or equivalent international degree in sociology, economics, industrial relations, geography, public policy or a related field.
  • At least ten (10) years experience with unions, worker organizations, labor related advocacy and non-profit organizations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the Labor Center.
  • Using analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skills, correctly identify real and potential problems.
  • Strong working knowledge of the labor movement. Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing research for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
  • Proficient in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines. Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
  • Proficient in managing, and mentor other staff members in managing, outreach activities.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Proposed Work - This should include the issue you seek to address or ideas you want to explore, and the work product that you will develop. This may include organizing strategies or plans, papers or articles, policy proposals, training curriculum development, or other products. Specify your goals, objectives and timeline for the project and how it will contribute to your future work. Please limit proposals to at most four (4) pages.

Reference requirements
  • 2-4 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03477

Help contact: [email protected]

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy) prior to submitting their letter.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract, Postdoctoral contract, Research Series contract, and Librarian contract. Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.