American Association of University Professors
Department of Organizing and Services
Campaign Organizer (New Mexico)

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is pleased to announce a temporary Campaign Organizer position, a position which will be filled as soon as possible. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in a higher education organizing campaign. The Campaign Organizer will work at the direction of AAUP’s Organizing Director and the Senior Program Officers assigned to our New Mexico campaigns.

Duties and Responsibilities
1.      Coordinate and perform the day-to-day work of the AAUP’s external organizing campaigns in New Mexico.

2.      Identify, recruit, and develop department leaders. 

3.      Develop organizing committee member individual skills through accompanying them on office visits, giving them feedback, and modeling excellent organizing skills.

4.      Support committee in developing meeting agendas and making effective turnout plans for events.

5.      Help develop and run training sessions for newly recruited committee members.

6.      Identify on-going training needs of organizing committee and help to develop and lead trainings.

7.      On a daily basis, work extensively in the field, including office visits.

8.      Work with part-time staff to manage the database and generate daily and weekly reports.

9.      Help develop the campaign plan by identifying new challenges and working collaboratively on solutions.

10.  Coordinate field work on a daily basis with the campaign director and senior program officers.

Qualifications
1.      Two or more years experience in external union organizing.  Demonstrated skill in organizing all phases of an external campaign—from leadership identification and committee recruitment to getting out the vote.

2.      Experience and demonstrated skill in working with professional groups and individuals.

3.      Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

4.      Demonstrated ability to deliver on short-term and long-term campaign goals.

Preferred Qualifications
1.      Experience organizing faculty in higher education. 

2.      Experience teaching in higher education.  Advanced degree desirable.

3.      Proficient in Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, and databases.

Compensation
·        Salary commensurate with experience

·        Generous benefits package

This is a six-month appointment with possibility of renewal.  

To apply, email a resume with cover letter to Angela Hewett at ahewett@aaup.org,
or mail your resume and cover letter to:

AAUP, 1133 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 200,
Washington, DC  20036,
Attention: Angela Hewett. 

No phone calls please.    Applicants will be reviewed beginning December 16. 

Tenure Track Appointment
Faculty of Social Science
Political Science

2012-07-01

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science and the Centre for Labour Studies at Brock University invite applications for a probationary tenure track, cross-appointment in Canadian Politics and Labour Studies, housed in the Political Science Department, at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2012.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or be near completion) and be able to teach a variety of courses in Canadian Politics and Labour Studies, with their teaching load divided evenly between the two programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses such as introductory Canadian politics, multi-level governance/federalism, provincial politics, labour law and labour unions, comparative labour movements and global labour issues. The candidate should be able to contribute to the Masters degree in Political Science.

Notes

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The deadline for completed applications is December 1, 2011. Applicants should submit a letter of application accompanied by hard copies of a curriculum vitae, a representative sample of academic writing, three letters of reference, a research dossier and a teaching dossier. Applications should be sent to:

Professor Leah Bradshaw
Chair, Recruitment Committee
c/o Dorothy Krynicki, Administrative Assistant
Department of Political Science
Brock University
500 Glenridge Ave.
St. Catharines, Ontario, CANADA
L2S 3A1
Political.science@brocku.ca
 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.  Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply and to voluntarily identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to have their application considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form at www.brocku.ca/webfm_send/1095 and include the completed form with their application.

More information on Brock University can be found the University's  website www.brocku.ca. Information on the Department of Political Science can be found at www.brocku.ca/politicalscience.  Informal queries can be addressed to Prof. Leah Bradshaw.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2011
 

SEIU Local 1021 is a 55,000 member union representing public service workers in cities, counties, courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, public health care, and nursing.
 
The Lead Director is the senior manager in charge of Local 1021's collective bargaining, representation, political action, organizing, training, research and communications functions. Working in close collaboration with the union President and the Head of Operations/Labor Relations, the Lead Director manages the day-to-day operation of all field, organizing and program activities of the union
 
Candidates for this position will have senior management experience with ten (10) or more years in progressively more responsible positions in the labor movement or an equivalent combination of advanced executive education, experience and skills in a non-profit, political, or corporate environment.
 
This position requires a strong commitment to the labor movement, social justice issues and working within a diverse community of others committed to the same principles of the Union . All employees of SEIU Local 1021 are expected to create and sustain a culture of hard work, accomplishment, pride, flexibility, innovation, and accountability union-wide.
 
Also, Field Director position at Local 1021 available
 
A detailed position description is available and should be carefully reviewed before applying. It is available on line at
 
LEAD Director:  http://www.unionjobs.com/staff/ca/seiu1021-123.html
In addition to the Lead Director Job there is an opening for a Field Director
 
FIELD Director: http://www.unionjobs.com/staff/ca/seiu1021-124.html
 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
 
The current salary range is $110,000 - 120,000 per year based on qualifications and experience. There is a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
 
TO APPLY e-mail a detailed résumé, cover letter to:

Margolies and Potterton SEIU Local 1021 Search Consultants
 
Jim Potterton: jpotterton@sbcglobal.net
 
or Ken Margolies: kam47@cornell.edu
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2011
 
for confidential inquiries about this position please feel free to contact us by phone:
 
California : Jim Potterton: (831) 332-9324   
New York : Ken Margolies: (845) 809-5591

Position: Training Department Director
Employment starts: Late November – Early December, 2011
Location: Open - Assignment requires considerable travel throughout California.
Salary range: $74,755–$104,461 (Steps 1–5 on a 10-step schedule, depending on qualifications and experience), plus full employee fringe benefit package: health, dental and vision plans and retirement program.
Deadline to apply: October 28, 2011


Job Summary:
The California Federation of Teachers is a dynamic statewide federation of local unions representing school employees, certificated and classified, at every level of public and private education —pre-school and Head Start, K-12 public and private schools, community colleges, private higher education, the University of California as well as other public sector workers. The CFT will work to develop capabilities and expertise at the local level in the areas of:

• member representation (grievance handling);
• contract negotiations;
• local officer training;
• leadership development;
• member involvement/mobilization;
• community outreach/coalition building; and
• organizing unrepresented workers.

Under the direction of the CFT President or their designee, the Training Department Director develops and implements education and training programs that:
• enhance the leadership and representational skills of CFT local union officers, leaders and activists;
• increase member participation in their local unions;
• increase member participation in programs designed to build power to win at the bargaining table, in our communities, in Sacramento and Washington D.C.; and
• enhance the representational and internal organizing skills of CFT and local union staff.

Recommended qualifications and experience
1. Experience developing and implementing labor education and training programs in the public and private sectors
2. Experience developing and implementing training programs that build skills in workplace organizing, new worker organizing, effective communication, enforcing contracts, and running effective meetings
3. Experience developing and implementing successful train-the-trainer programs
4. Expertise identifying and reviewing education and training resources and materials for member and staff development from outside sources
5. Experience writing and securing grants to support education and training programs and goals, preferred
6. Current California driver's license


Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Identifying statewide, local, and individual training needs
2. Organizing and advertising training programs
3. Developing and updating training sessions and materials
4. Reviewing and evaluating training programs and materials from outside sources
5. Evaluating the need for training ladders and certification in identified areas, e.g., grievances, arbitration, negotiations, and budget analysis
6. Developing and implementing a train-the-trainer program to deliver CFT training programs
7. Preparing reports for the CFT Executive Council on the CFT's training programs
8. Identifying a cadre of staff, leaders, members and outside sources to deliver CFT's training program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of multiple training methodologies
2. Knowledge of adult learning theory and application
3. Knowledge of training assessment and development techniques
4. Knowledge of survey and focus group techniques
5. Knowledge of training resources including the American Society for Training and Development and labor studies programs
6. Knowledge of the national and state labor movements, the AFT, and the CFT
7. Knowledge of California Education Code
8. Knowledge of public and private sector labor laws
9. Knowledge of public and private sector training providers
10. Ability to design curriculum and training materials
11. Ability to research training-related questions
12. Ability to train and coach potential trainers
13. Ability to work rapidly and accurately in a high pressure environment
14. Ability to strategize, organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines
15. Ability to make decisions, take charge, direct, develop, and coordinate activities
16. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
17. Ability to make public presentations to audiences in a variety of venues

To apply for the position
Submit letter of application, resume, salary history and writing samples to:


California Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO
Bay Area Office
1201 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 115
Alameda, CA 94501
Attention: Dan Martin, Executive Director

Assistant Professor Position
Penn State, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, University Park, PA

The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Penn State University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2012. 

The Department welcomes applications from all candidates with strong backgrounds in labor and employment relations.  We are particularly interested in candidates with research and teaching interests in collective bargaining, labor and employment law, and international labor.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and possess significant research potential.  External funding potential will also be considered.

The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations is a growing multidisciplinary department with residential B.A. and B.S. in Labor and Employment Relations (LER) and M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) programs.  The Department also offers fully-online B.A. and B.S. in LER and M.P.S. in HRER degrees, as well as an online B.S. in Organizational Leadership.

Electronic submission strongly preferred.  Submit applications consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and a writing sample to http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch.  If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Paul Clark, Professor and Head, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, The Pennsylvania State University, 003 Keller Bldg., Box A, University Park, PA  16802.  Applications received by October 15, 2011 will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


Paul F. Clark, Professor and Head
Dept. of Labor Studies and Employment Relations & Professor of Health Policy and Administration
Penn State University
3 Keller Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
Ph.: 814-865-0752
Fax: 814-863-4169

Description:
 
This is a part-time (up to 20 hours-per-week) position in the Labor Education Program, based in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The person hired into this position will play an important role in building strong working relationships between the Labor Education Program and key constituencies within the labor movement in the downstate Illinois region. Key responsibilities will include coordinating outreach efforts with unions, central labor councils and community organizations, recruiting new students for the LEP’s programming, building and managing the LEP’s database system, and coordinating grant applications. The position will pay $20/hr.
 
Qualifications:

• B.A. required, advanced degree preferred
• Facility with database, word processing and other computer software
• Experience working with unions, the labor movement and/or other grassroots organizations
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to meetings around the downstate region
• Spanish language skills highly desirable
• Grant writing experience highly desirable

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

Martha Glotzhober
Office Manager
Labor Education Program
School of Labor & Employment Relations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
504 East Armory Avenue, #223
Champaign, IL 61820
 
Phone: 217-333-0980
Fax: 217-244-4091
Email: memoore1@illinois.edu 

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.


 

The Department of Sociology and the Labor Center invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to be appointed Fall 2012.

We are searching broadly for candidates with scholarly expertise in labor movements, the sociology of work, and cognate fields.  Possible areas of focus might include: globalization, immigration, political economy, public policy, labor history and law, organizing and collective bargaining.  The ideal candidate would be broadly trained, have a record of scholarly publications, as well as experience with labor movements. Through the Labor Center the Sociology Department offers a professional MS in Labor Studies and the successful candidate will make teaching contributions to that curriculum, developing one or two courses on topics such as Labor and the U. S. Economy, Organizing, Labor and Globalization, Labor History, Labor Law, and/or Collective Bargaining. Sociology has strong research, graduate and undergraduate programs, and contributions to each is expected.

The University has excellent work-life policies in place.

Applicants should have firm expectations of a completed Ph.D. in Sociology or another appropriate social science by September 2012 and be eager to join an intellectually lively, diverse, growing department.

Applications received before September 16 will receive full consideration. Applications should include a CV, letter of application, publications or samples of written work, and three letters of reference.

Electronic applications are strongly preferred and can be accessed at https://academicjobsonline.org. 

Paper submissions can be sent to:

Professor Joya Misra,
Recruitment Committee Chair Search R40270,
Department of Sociology, Thompson Hall,
University of Massachusetts,
Amherst MA  01003-5725.  

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities and women to apply.

Position:   Dean of School of Labor Studies

Salary:       $95,000

Benefits:     Full medical and dental coverage for employee and immediate family; pension; life insurance

Reports to:  Provost

The College is seeking a Dean of the School of Labor Studies (SLS).  The SLS Dean will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the SLS, including the BA and certificate programs and the NLC’s Union Skills training courses, which are offered for college credit.  The SLS Dean will directly supervise the SLS faculty (full-time and part-time) and staff and work with the NLC’s other academic administrators to coordinate the College’s academic program.  The primary duties of this position include the following:

• Oversee Labor Studies course and program development and review, including the scheduling and delivery of the NLC’s well-known Union Skills course offerings;
• Work with the NLC’s student services managers on issues related to admissions, registration and financial services, and;
• Assure faculty resources are adequate in number and kind to serve the Labor Studies program as it grows according to the NLC’s Enrollment Management Plan;
• Implement the outcomes assessment plan for the Labor Studies program in conjunction with the College’s Learning Assessment Committee and Director of Assessment;
• Provide faculty development to ensure the highest quality course and program outcomes;
• Conduct the bi-monthly Labor Studies faculty governance meetings;
• Assure appropriate faculty governance of the Labor Studies curriculum, including outcomes assessment, program requirements, academic standards, and academic policies and procedures, in alignment with the College’s mission and goals;
• Represent the Labor Studies program to the College’s varied constituencies.
  
  

National Labor College

The National Labor College is the only institution in the United States with a mission based exclusively on service to the labor movement.  NLC is first and foremost a teaching institution.  The learning environment is made up of students and faculty who together form a learning community based on a common understanding of the world of work and the ecology of the labor movement.  Its student body is made up of experienced, highly skilled working adults who have multiple commitments to family, job, union and community. The College honors higher learning that takes place both inside and outside the College classroom and has a fully developed Prior Learning Assessment program in place. It is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree completion baccalaureate degrees and currently awards a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies with both fully online and low residency courses.

With its recent addition of a new School of Professional Studies, the NLC is implementing threefully online degree completion program that will respond to the academic needs and interests of working adults in unions and union families across the country. With these new programs, the NLC has need for a full-time administrator who can focus on the existing Labor Studies program. The Labor Studies degree program has a strong foundation in the liberal arts, while the NLC’s credit bearing Union Skills program is designed to train union members, leaders and activists in all facets of union work.  The College also offers an excellent health and safety curriculum that is embodied in the Rail HAZMAT Training program, the Susan Harwood Training Program and OSHA-approved courses that are part of the National Resource Consortium.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in related area of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.  Master’s degree required.
• At least five-years’ experience in academic administration  required, with some experience in of an online learning program highly desirable
• A record of scholarship in a related area of study that is sufficient to warrant an appointment at the Associate Professor level
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of working with adult learners.
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of teaching in non-traditional and online formats.
• Commitment to the labor movement.

 Applications 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and vitae to:

            Jobs@nlc.edu

            Attn: Dean of Labor Studies Search

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

The National Labor College is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Good News!  After nearly 2 years, my former position as Labor Education Specialist in the St. Louis County office of University of Missouri Extension has been posted.  A hiring freeze had prevented the position from being posted sooner.  Please forward this information to anyone who might be interested in applying for this position.  

The minimum educational requirements are a Master's Degree (or a J.D.-law degree).  

Experience working in or with the labor movement is of course also desirable.

Applications will be accepted through July 17.

Position Announcement:

http://extension.missouri.edu/careers/positionannouncements/EC_LaborEd_096.html  

Position Description:

http://extension.missouri.edu/careers/positionannouncements/EC_LaborEd_096PD.html 

Roz Sherman Voellinger
AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison
United Way of Greater St. Louis
910 North 11th St.
St. Louis, MO  63101
(314) 539-4193
roz.voellinger@stl.unitedway.org
www.stl.unitedway.org

Position Announcement
West Virginia University Extension Service

Position Title: Extension Assistant Professor Institute for Labor Studies and Research Extension Specialist – Labor and Industrial Relations
Location: Morgantown, WV
Closing Date: August 8, 2011

Brief Description

The Institute for Labor Studies and Research (ILSR) at West Virginia University has an opening for an individual who will be responsible for conducting labor and industrial relations research; developing, coordinating, and teaching educational programs for the labor movement; and providing service to labor organizations, union members and other clients.

ILSR is a program unit of the Center for Community, Economic, and Workforce Development, part of the WVU Extension Service. ILSR’s mission is “to support and strengthen the trade union movement, to improve labor-management relations, to promote social justice within unions, and to enhance labor’s role in the community.” This mission is “accomplished by providing university-quality programs of teaching, research, and service for labor organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels.”

The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in all ILSR initiatives and to work collaboratively with other ILSR faculty to fulfill the unit’s research, teaching, and service obligations. The position will report to the Program Leader of ILSR.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching, research, and public service programs in identified priority areas. Integrate research-based knowledge into the development and implementation of ILSR programs of teaching and service.
• Collaborate with local, state, and national labor organizations to determine research needs. Design and implement applied research in support of local, state, and regional labor organizations and appropriate community partners.
• Collaborate with WVU’s academic programs as appropriate in support of ILSR’s research agenda. Deliver curriculum, programs, and resources that meet the needs of the labor community in accordance with ILSR’s mission.
• Conduct research that evaluates the results of teaching, research, and service in terms of measurable impacts and outcomes.
• Serve on the ILSR program team and support its statewide program initiatives such as summer programs, conferences, short courses, and research and service efforts. Serve as a liaison between ILSR and other university programs.
• Serve in various capacities within ILSR as needed or required in support of ILSR’s mission.

Qualifications
Master’s degree required, earned doctorate preferred, in industrial relations, social science, law, or other related field. Demonstrated achievement in research is required and evidence of successful labor education and/or union experience is necessary.

The position requires an individual who can demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively to conduct basic and applied research, teaching, and service activities for the trade union movement. A labor educator who has developed and published in an area of expertise is desired.

Special Requirements

• Ability to meet travel demands of position.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights
• Demonstrate a combination of strong technical and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting on a variety of projects while completing work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organizational structure, functions, duties, and responsibilities of labor unions and labor organizations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing, email, desktop publishing,network software, and any other computer programs needed to perform within the job description.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment with
• internal and external personnel who have a varied discipline background.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to answer inquiries, provide information, and deliver curriculum in various settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information contained in the
• daily course of work.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Required to take and pass the WVU Driver's Safety Training exam.
• Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings and perform duties of the position.

Salary
$55,000 - $65,000, to be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, tenure track position with the West Virginia University Extension Service. Significant areas are teaching and research with a reasonable contribution in service.

Benefits:
•    401k Retirement program with employer matching

•    Annual leave (24 days annually)

•    Sick leave (18 days annually)

•    Paid holidays (12+ days annually)
•    Workers' Compensation

•    Optional benefits:
•    Group Health, Life, and Accident insurances

•    Disability insurance

•    Optional pre-tax benefits:

•    Child care

•    Dental care

•    Supplemental retirement programs

•    Vision care

•    Tuition waiver (6 possible credit hours per semester)

•    Travel expense reimbursement

•    Moving expense reimbursement

•    Several additional programs and privileges

Application Process:
If you meet the stated requirements and would like to be considered for the position, all of the following information must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date:
•    A cover letter indicating the position that you are applying for and outlining experience and qualifications.
•    Resume or curriculum vitae of academic training and professional experience of all academic work using the suggested format that could include the following information:

•    Date(s) of employment

•    Supervisor(s) names

•    Contact information

•    A list of three references (including address, e-mail, and phone and fax numbers) who can reflect on your professional strengths.
•    All application material must be in electronic submissions in Word format by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on the closing date or you will not be considered for the position.
•    Transcripts: undergraduate and graduate showing date degrees conferred (unofficial copies will be accepted. No fax accepted. Hard copies by mail or electronic copies only.)
•    Send to EHRRecruitment@mail.wvu.edu.

•    NOTE: All application material must be received by closing date or you will not be
considered for the position.

For inquiries, call:

West Virginia University Extension Service
P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506-6031
Phone 304/293-4555; Fax 304/293-4565

Social Justice:
The incumbent in this position is responsible for fulfilling the legal and moral mandates of appropriate laws and University policies regarding civil rights compliance, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related social justice issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will be considered solely on the basis of individual qualifications and merit and without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Minorities, persons with disabilities, females, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the employment process should advise as necessary.

Visit our website at www.ext.wvu.edu for additional information about West Virginia University and the WVU Extension Service.

West Virginia University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Job Title: Deputy Director for Operations, Member Leadership and Action Department

Purpose:

This position is responsible for assisting the MLA Director in the operation of the Member Leadership and Action Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support for the development and implementation of the Member Leadership and Action program.  

• Assist with preparation of annual budget and ongoing management of program expenditures.
  

• Supervision of the Operations Assistant in management of the day to day operations including:
  • Oversight of accounting activities related to MLA programs and work with Locals.
  • Development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for IFC work with Local
    

• Supervision of staff in planning and managing conferences, retreats, etc.
  

• Make available resources for Local leadership, divisions, staff and IFC faculty to develop and support MLA programs. 

• Develop and manage technology resources of MLA and interface with other SEIU technology and information systems.
  

• Management of Institute faculty contractual relationships, workloads, and other issues.
  

• Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and four years of progressively greater responsibility in a program management role, preferably in a union, political or issue-driven environment or a combination of relevant educational work experiences that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities. 

For more detailed information and to apply on-line, please go to www.seiu.org and click on Jobs at SEIU.

Job Title: Education Director, Member Leadership & Action Department

Purpose of Position

To create and lead a training and education program for staff and members that supports their roles in building more effective locals and winning campaigns.

Primary Responsibilities

1.    Oversee the development of curricula for Member Leadership and Action on topics including internal organizing, leadership development, planning and time management, facilitation, basic political economy, and other social justice issues. 

2.    Conduct training sessions for local union staff, members and international staff on a wide range of topics related to MLA.

3.    Direct the organization and dissemination of training curricula through on-line sites.

4.    Create, implement and maintain a system for tracking and evaluating all education programs.  

5.    Design a program to develop and evaluate a cadre of experienced trainers.

6.    Supervise the department’s administrative staff in the logistics of planning, delivering and evaluating training programs.

7.     Provide support to local education/member strength directors.

8.    Partner with divisions, other departments and locals to develop new curricula and/or adapt existing curricula to specific circumstances and needs.

9.    Represent SEIU to outside organizations on education and training matters.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;  5 years of organizing experience in a union, community organization or issue-driven organization; 5 years of experience in developing curriculum and training; or a combination of relevant educational work experiences that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities. 

For more detailed information and to apply on-line, please go to www.seiu.org and click on Jobs at SEIU.

American Association of University Professors
Department of Organizing and Services
Senior Program Officer—Western Office

The American Association of University Professors’ (AAUP) Department of Organizing and Services (DOS) is happy to announce a professional position, to be filled as soon as possible, in our Western Office, which is located in Berkeley, California. DOS includes one other professional staff member in our western office, three professional staff in the D.C. office (one currently being recruited), two temporary organizers who are currently in the field in New Mexico and Chicago, and an associate/assistant program staff member plus a half-time temporary staff person.  This is an exciting opportunity at a critically important, opportune time in the academy.  The AAUP is organizing on a national scale, and we have active campaigns and percolating situations at several campuses in the western United States.  We invite you to join us in our vital work to defend and advance the academic freedom, shared governance, and due process rights of faculty.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advancing the Association’s collective bargaining program by conducting solo and joint organizing drives (we currently have a joint organizing agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that is focused on a target list of public research universities), and by advising and assisting local union leaders on such activities as contract negotiations, grievance processing and arbitration. Extensive travel required, primarily in the West.

2. Fostering organizational development and membership growth in concert with AAUP state conference and chapter leaders, including our affiliates in  California (UC and California State University), the Nevada System of Higher Education, Portland State University, and the University of Alaska, and Washington state.

3. Representing the Association before other faculty organizations, college and university bodies, and other organizations.

4. Coordinating with Association leaders and staff on particular projects and long-range planning.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience and demonstrated skill in organizing (collective bargaining, political action, grassroots initiatives, faculty advocacy, etc.), membership development, and/or experience with higher education collective bargaining or faculty governance.

2. Knowledge of labor relations and professional issues relating to higher education.

3. Experience and demonstrated ability to work with professional groups and individuals.

4. Superior written and oral communication skills, database proficiency and website maintenance skills.

5. Advanced degree; experience teaching and/or conducting research in higher education also desirable.

Compensation

Salary range of $60 – $70,000, commensurate with experience.

Generous benefits package.

This position requires a willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the western United States and to Washington, D.C and elsewhere.  The person hired will be working closely with our incumbent Senior Program Officer based in Berkeley.

Position is open until filled. Applicants may send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to podos@aaup.org  or by regular mail to Search Committee, Department of Organizing and Services, AAUP, 1133 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036.  No phone calls, please.

Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. The AAUP is an equal opportunity employer.

American Association of University Professors
Department of Organizing and Services
Department Director—Washington, DC Office

The American Association of University Professors’ (AAUP) Department of Organizing and Services (DOS) is happy to announce a professional position, to be filled as soon as possible, in our national office located in Washington, DC.  This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape the department at a critically important, opportune time in the Association and academy’s history.  DOS includes a professional staff member in our western office (with an additional staff member currently being recruited), two professional staff in the D.C. office (one currently being recruited), two temporary organizers who are currently in the field in New Mexico and Chicago, and an associate/assistant program staff member plus a half-time temporary staff person.  

The AAUP is organizing on a national scale. We have three active collective bargaining campaigns, two sites in which faculty have unionized and are working to negotiate their first contracts, and several percolating situations at a number of campuses.  Nationally, we have 70 collective bargaining units, with which the department needs to be in regular contact, and to which DOS staff need to provide supportive training and services.  DOS staff also work with over 30 active state conferences and hundreds of chapters that do not have collective bargaining.  We invite you to join us in our vital work to defend and advance the academic freedom, shared governance, and due process rights of faculty.

Duties and Responsibilities

 1. Working with the department staff to advance the Association’s collective bargaining program by overseeing solo and joint organizing drives (we currently have a joint organizing agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that is focused on a target list of public research universities), and by advising and assisting local union leaders on such activities as contract negotiations, grievance processing and arbitration. Extensive travel required.

2. Fostering organizational development and membership growth in concert with AAUP chapter and state conference leaders, including on campuses where AAUP advocacy chapters do not have collective bargaining rights.  There is an Assembly of State Conferences (ASC) that DOS staff work with to expand membership and provide leadership training and services.

3. Representing the Association before other faculty organizations, college and university bodies, and other organizations.

4. Coordinating with Association leaders and staff on particular projects and long-range planning.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience and demonstrated skill in organizing (collective bargaining, political action, grassroots initiatives, faculty advocacy, etc.), membership development, and/or experience with higher education collective bargaining or faculty governance.

2. Knowledge of labor relations and professional issues relating to higher education.

3. Experience and demonstrated ability to supervise and manage professional and administrative staff.

4. Experience and demonstrated ability to work with professional groups and individuals.

5. Superior written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency.

6. JD or PhD or other advanced degree; experience teaching and/or conducting research in higher education also desirable.

Compensation 

Salary commensurate with experience.  

Generous benefits package.

This position requires a willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Position is open until filled. Applicants may send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to podos@aaup.org  or by regular mail to Search Committee, Department of Organizing and Services, AAUP, 1133 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036.  No phone calls, please.

Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. The AAUP is an equal opportunity employer.

The ILR School invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the newly established Worker Rights and Collective Representation Institute (WRCR) within ILR’s Extension/Outreach Division.  With a dual reporting relationship to the Academic Director and the Associate Dean of Extension and with the input from resident faculty and extension professionals, whose work is in the domain of WRCR, the Executive Director will help shape the strategic direction of WRCR by monitoring the quality, impact, and outcomes of education, training, technical assistance, consulting and research activities of WRCR and conduct original applied research.  Evolving roles and responsibilities will be negotiated and agreed upon between the Academic Director of WRCR, the Associate Dean of ILR Outreach, and the ILR Dean.

This position will be based in New York City (E. 34^th Street btw Madison and Fifth Avenues) with the expectation of regular travel to Ithaca and some domestic and international travel. 

This is a renewable three-year appointment and may be reappointed on the basis of recommendations by the Academic Director, Associate Dean of Extension and the ILR Dean.

Specifically the Executive Director will:

 Align work efforts of WRCR with the strategic goals and values of the ILR School

Identify and cultivate key client/stakeholder groups and tie the program/service content of WRCR to the needs and interests and long term goals of those groups.

Develop new programs, research and consulting that are relevant to today’s labor movement, both domestically and internationally.

Assist in making timely and appropriate financial decisions in response to changes in the economy that will ensure the long-term financial integrity and viability of WRCR.

Proactively seek new clients and new external resources of funding for outreach and research activities.

Foster team building and employee development by providing supervision to nine extension division professionals who work on Institute matters and whose appointments are based in the Extension Division of the ILR School.

Participate in and manage overall program effectiveness by working cooperatively and collaboratively with administrative leaders to assess and improve administrative infrastructure in support of the WRCR.

Contribute to annual reports on behalf of WRCR and prepare a summary of activities for inclusion in the annual report to the ILR Dean.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's, or law degrees) and subject matter expertise in the area of worker rights and collective representation.
• Professional credentials in the area of worker rights and collective representation.
• Demonstrated relevant professional leadership and network development at the state, regional, national, and/or international arenas in relevant professional, trade, policy, or public networks.
• Minimum of seven to ten years teaching related courses in a college-level environment, conducting education and training to labor or related audiences, grant and foundation fundraising, and/or conducting research in the area of worker rights and collective representation.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and mentoring, coaching, and supervising teaching and/or research or training personnel; five to seven years preferred.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a pertinent discipline.
• Minimum of seven to ten years demonstrated experience in large scale project management (e.g. several staff and budgets exceeding $500,000).
• Minimum of three to five years demonstrated experience in promoting teaching, consultation, and/or research services to regional, state, or national policy or trade union or worker rights networks through the use of in-person, print, and electronic mediums.
• Minimum of three to five years demonstrated experience in successful grant writing and grant management.
• Demonstrated writing ability and scholarly record in the area of worker rights and collective representation (articles in peer-reviewed journals, articles in trade publications, research and project reports, informational brochures, policy briefs, etc.).

Interested parties should apply, on-line at http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/index.html 

Application deadline for this opportunity is April 30, 2011.  Review of applications will begin immediately.

Inquiries about this position should be directed to Lisa Rose, Assistant Director, Human Resources (lec6@cornell.edu).

Position Title: Extension Assistant Professor
Institute for Labor Studies and Research
Extension Specialist – Leadership Theory and Practice   

Location: Morgantown, WV  

Closing Date: Application reviews will begin March 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Brief Description:

The Institute for Labor Studies and Research (ILSR) mission is “to support and strengthen the trade union movement, to improve labor-management relations, to promote social justice within unions, and to enhance labors role in the community.” This mission is “accomplished by providing university-quality programs of teaching, research, and service for labor organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels.” This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching educational programs for the labor movement, conducting union and workforce-related research, and providing service to labor organizations, union members and other clients of the Center for Community, Economic, and Workforce Development (CEWD). The Extension Specialist is expected to take an active role in all ILSR initiatives and will have an emphasis in leadership theory and practice. This position will report to the Program Leader of ILSR.

Major Responsibilities:

•       Conduct teaching, research, and public service programs in identified priority areas.

•       Deliver curriculum, programs and resources that meet the needs of the labor community in accordance with ILSR’s mission.

•       Collaborate with local, state, and national labor organizations to determine leadership training needs.

•       Integrate research-based knowledge into the development and implementation of ILSR programs.

•       Conduct research and evaluate the results of teaching, research, and service in terms of measurable impacts and outcomes.

•       Serve on the ILSR program team and support its statewide program initiatives such as summer programs, conferences, short courses, and research and service efforts.

•       Assist labor constituents in developing community coalitions.

•       Design and implement issue education and awareness for local, state and regional labor organizations and appropriate community partners.

•       Conduct activism and volunteer recruitment programs for labor organizations and, where appropriate, their community partners.

•       Develop leadership capacity among union and community leaders to support ILSR programs.

•       Serve as a liaison between ILSR and the state’s central labor councils.

•       Serve in various capacities within ILSR as needed or required in support of ILSR’s mission.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree by date of hire required, earned doctorate preferred, in industrial relations, labor studies, law, leadership, political science, sociology, other social science or related fields. Evidence of successful labor education and/or union experience is necessary.

The position requires an individual with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively to conduct teaching, research, and service activities for the trade union movement. A labor educator who can work with labor and community organizations on issues that impact workforce, community and economic development, community decision-making, and organizational leadership is desired.

Special Requirements:

•       Ability to meet travel demands of position.

•       Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights.

•       Demonstrate a combination of strong technical and communication skills.

•       Demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting on a variety of projects, while completing work in a timely manner.

•       Demonstrate knowledge of the organizational structure, functions, duties and responsibilities of labor unions and labor organizations.

•       Ability to travel extensively (within the state and regionally) to participate in meetings representing ILSR.

•       Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, e-mail, desktop publishing, network software, and any other computer programs needed to perform within the job description.

•       Demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment with internal and external personnel who have a varied discipline background.

•       Demonstrate the ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to answer inquiries, provide information, and deliver curriculum in various settings.

•       Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information contained in the daily course of work.

•       Ability to pass a criminal background check.

•       Required to take and pass the WVU Driver's Safety Training exam.

•       Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings and perform duties of the position.

Salary:

$55,000 - $62,000, to be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time tenure track position with the West Virginia University Extension Service. 3

Benefits:

•       401k Retirement program with employer matching            

•       Annual Leave (24 days annually)

•       Sick leave (18 days annually)

•       Paid holidays (12+ days annually)

•       Workers' Compensation

•       Optional benefits:

o Group Health, Life, and Accident insurances

o Disability Insurance

o Optional pre-tax benefits:

o Child care

o Dental care

o Supplemental retirement programs

o Vision care

•       Tuition Waiver (6 credit hours per semester)

•       Travel expense reimbursement

•       Moving expense reimbursement

There are several additional programs and privileges.

Application Process:

If you meet the stated requirements and would like to be considered for the position, all of the following information must be received by the March 15, 2011 initial review date:

A cover letter indicating the position that you are applying for outlining experience and qualifications.

Resume or curriculum vitae of academic training and professional experience of all academic work which must include the following information:

Date(s) of employment

Supervisor(s) names

Contact information

A list of three references (including address, e-mail, phone, and fax numbers) who can reflect on the applicant's professional strengths.

All application material, excluding transcripts, must be sent in electronic submissions and must be received before closing date in Word format.

Transcripts: undergraduate and graduate (unofficial copy will be accepted, no fax accepted hard copy by mail or electronic only).

Send to EHRRecruitment@mail.wvu.edu.

NOTE: All application material, including transcripts, must be received by closing date or the individual will not be considered for the position.

Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations is seeking applicants for 2 positions:

• Program Manager, LEARN (Labor Education and Research Now)
• Director, Center for Women and Work

Program Manager for LEARN

LEARN (Labor Education and Research Now), Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University, is seeking a Project Manager to assist Director of LEARN in outreach, teaching, program development and delivery, and administrative activities. LEARN offers educational and training programs and research assistance to labor unions and labor-related organizations. The position is open until filled. Salary starts at $65,000 commensurate with experience and skills. Application must be submitted on line at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=11-000122

More details on the position:
For outreach, develops and implements communication and marketing strategies;  networks with program participants, obtains feedback for program improvements, and generates new leads for participants and programs.  Promotes programs and recruit participants at unions and labor-related organizations events. Creates and maintains website, social media, and listserv;  develops and designs marketing materials. Develops and teaches basic non-credit labor education course, conducts needs assessment and develops customized courses;  identifies and develops part-time extension instructors. And supports on-line instruction and serves as moderator. Coordinates open enrollment and customized programs, conferences, and workshops. For program development, conducts needs assessment and initial consultation; and researches curriculum for developing new programs. Coordinates administrative support; manages participants and programs databases;  generates financial reports and reports of enrollment,  course evaluations, and program statistics.
 
Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in conducting or administering educational programs. Requires five years project management experience related to conducting or administering educational programs, working with or in the labor movement, and marketing. Also requires the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently, to multi-task and solve problems. Requires excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and communication skills in verbal and writing. Must be proficient  in communication and social media technology; Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher. Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends. Master's degree in labor studies and employment relations or related field preferred. Prefer proficiency with design software such as Photoshop and Adobe Suite.
 
For further questions, contact Tracy F. H. Chang at tracyc@work.rutgers.edu

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Director, Center for Women and Work

Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations, is seeking a Director for its Center for Women and Work, an innovative leader in research and programs that promote gender equity, a high-skill economy, and reconciliation of work and well-being for all.  We are searching for a dynamic leader, who can provide a clear vision for the Center and make a contribution to the teaching, research, and public service mission of the School of Management and Labor Relations.  While a publication record that would qualify for tenure at Rutgers (subject to Board approval) is preferred, non-traditional candidates with exceptional records of relevant achievement in the public, corporate, labor or philanthropic sectors are welcomed.  Affiliation with other departments or units within the University is a possibility.  Of particular interest are candidates who combine academic accomplishment with the ability to continue to build the prominence and impact of the Center in New Jersey, nationally and internationally. The Center is largely grant funded, and has projects totaling over $1 million annually. Demonstrated experience with management and fund raising in this type of environment is a must.  Academic fields of interest include, but are not limited to, gender and work, labor and employment policy, human resource management, globalization and women’s work, labor market institutions, workforce development, working families, work-life issues, and/or women’s leadership and advancement in organizations. The candidate may have any relevant disciplinary background.
 
The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant community of scholars at a leading public research university. With more than 30 faculty members from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) (http://smlr.rutgers.edu/), offers undergraduate majors, professional master’s degrees, and a PhD in Labor and Employment Relations and Human Resource Management.  It also provides continuing and executive education programs in its areas of specialization.
 
Founded in 1993, the Center for Women and Work (http://www.cww.rutgers.edu/ ) conducts  multi-faceted research and policy work.  It addresses women’s advancement in the workplace, conducts cutting-edge research on successful public and workplace policies, provides technical assistance and programs to educators, industry, and governments, and engages issues that directly affect the living standards of New Jersey’s and the nation’s working families.  Our focus areas include education and career development, innovative training and workforce development, women’s leadership and advancement, and working families. The Center is affiliated with Rutgers internationally known Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), an eight-unit consortium of research, instructional and outreach units that also includes:  the Center for American Women and Politics, the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, the Institute for Research on Women, the Women’s & Gender Studies Department, Douglass College, the Institute for Women and Art, and the Office for the Promotion of Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics  (http://iwl.rutgers.edu/).
 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, vita, and the names and contact information for three references to Professor Adrienne Eaton, SMLR, Rutgers University, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901 or eaton@work.rutgers.edu.  The preferred start date is June, 2012 but earlier and later dates are negotiable.  We will begin to review applications immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Brock University Centre for Labour Studies

Brock University invites applications for a one-year limited term appointment in the Centre for Labour Studies. The appointment will commence July 1, 2011.  Preference will be given to candidates based in the social sciences who can teach a wide variety of courses related to labour unions. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant academic field, or be near completion, with evidence of successful undergraduate teaching and a Labour Studies research record.

Consideration of applicants will begin April 11, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Submit your application with curriculum vitae, evidence of high quality teaching effectiveness, statements of research and teaching interests, recent reprints, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Professor Jonah Butovsky
Director
Centre for Labour Studies
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1
Email: jbutovsky@brocku.ca

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply and may choose to identify themselves as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to have their application considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification form available at: http://brocku.ca/hr/careers/SelfIdentification.pdf and should include the completed form their application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

More information on Brock University can be found on the University’s website: www.BrockU.ca

Application Deadline: April 8, 2011

CSEA, New York’s leading union, seeks resumes for position that requires ability to design/develop/implement education and training programs targeted to leadership/membership.

Challenging  position requires complementary computer skills and labor relations experience. Extensive traveling.  Weeknight/weekend activities.

Qualifications: BA + 18 months labor relations  experience or AA degree + 3 yrs labor relations  experience or high school diploma + 5 yrs. labor relations experience or suitable combination, as above. (Certificate of study in labor relations  may be substituted  for some work experience.) Experience in adult education helpful.

Salary:  $46,828  w/career ladder. Excellent benefits.

Submit resume to: CSEA, Director  of Human Resources, PO Box 7125, Capitol Station, Albany, NY 12224 or email <cseajobs@cseainc.org>.  

Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Sharon Lovelady-Hall, Director
CSEA Education & Training Department
143 Washington Ave., Albany NY 12210
sharon.loveladyhall@cseainc.org

Job Announcement

Center for Popular Economics seeks Director of development
 

The Center for Popular Economics is a nonprofit collective of political economists based in Amherst, MA. Since our founding in 1979, thousands of people have participated in our workshops and Institutes. Our programs and publications demystify the economy and put useful economic tools in the hands of people fighting for social and economic justice. We examine root causes of economic inequality and injustice including systems of oppression based on race, class, gender, nation and ethnicity.  

CPE is deeply engaged in building the solidarity economy movement, bringing together solidarity economy practitioners, activists, organizers, and educators to grow an economy that works for people and planet. 

We are looking for a Director of Development with the following qualifications:

• At least two years of fundraising experience, including major gift planning and solicitation, direct mail, special events, grant writing and reporting.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with staff/volunteers, juggle multiple tasks and remain focused in a busy work environment.
• Computer literacy including familiarity with electronic fundraising.
• Commitment to progressive social, political and economic issues.
• Experience working/volunteering in a collective organization a plus.  

This is a 20 hour per week position for one year, with renewal contingent upon funding. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include pro-rated payment of health insurance and three weeks paid vacation.  

Application Process 

To apply, send cover letter summarizing what you would bring to this position and why you want to work at CPE, along with your resume, writing sample, and two references by  February 18: Center for Popular Economics, Search Committee, PO Box 785, Amherst, MA 01004.  

CPE is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The Professional Staff Congress in NYC is seeking to hire for 2 positions: Organizer, and Coordinator of Contract Administration. Both job descriptions are below. See bottom of page for how to apply.

ORGANIZER

The Professional Staff Congress, AFT Local 2334, is a progressive, activist union representing over 23,000 faculty and professional staff at the City University of New York.  The PSC is seeking to hire an experienced individual to fill a two-year temporary organizing position which may become permanent after two years. This is a professional, unionized position and reports to the Organizing Director.

Responsibilities:  Under supervision, with latitude for independent decision-making, initiates and carries out organizing campaigns and member mobilizations. Duties include:

• Work with union leadership to organize union members – mapping worksites, contacting new members, developing organizing committees – around local campus issues and contract campaigns;
• Develop committees through member-to-member organizing and relationship-building;
• Recruit members for union events, such as pickets, rallies and chapter meetings;
• Develop rank-and-file leaders and campus-based organizing projects;
• Design, prepare and distribute meeting notices, flyers and other literature;
• Develop organizing lists, maintain database records, and prepare organizing assessments.
  

Qualifications:

• Union organizing experience required; higher education organizing experience strongly preferred;
• Ability to set targets and do member outreach independently;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Demonstrated writing, speaking and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of office computer software, including database management programs;
• Interest in being part of a progressive union staff team.
  

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 4-year college degree;
• 2-3 years of experience organizing professional or white collar employees;
• At least 3 employment references.
  

Salary based on annual rate of $49,000 + depending on experience; Good benefit package

Deadline for Applications: February 18, 2011

See bottom of page for where to send cover letter and resume.
        

Coordinator of Contract Administration

The Professional Staff Congress, AFT Local 2334, is a progressive, activist union representing 20,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York. The PSC is seeking to hire an experienced individual who will work closely with the Director of Contract Administration to increase the union's effectiveness in enforcing strong contracts and expanding the reach of academic labor unionism, through organizing, among the diverse instructional staff PSC represents. This is a professional, unionized position.
 
Responsibilities: Reporting to and under the general supervision of the Director of Contract Administration, with latitude for independent decision-making, carries out the following responsibilities for contract enforcement, with a particular focus on faculty:
 

• Assists Director to follow up on member inquiries and workplace issues.
• Investigates, prepares and presents grievances at step one and step two; negotiates settlement agreements with management representatives
• Assists Director in working with chapter leadership on contract enforcement and labor-management meetings
• Assists in developing chapter contract enforcement committees;
• Assists rank and file grievance representatives to build worksite participation, and educating and organizing around contractual rights and grievances.
• Develops and implements contract enforcement strategies for complex issues.
• Researches, analyzes and prepares reports on contract enforcement issues
• Assists the Director on special projects as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to progressive trade unionism;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies from a union perspective;
• Experience as a union grievance representative and/or organizer; experience negotiating grievance settlement agreements is a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to pay attention to details;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment;
• Experience working with a diverse constituency;
• Knowledge of public and private sector labor laws preferred.
  

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Baccalaureate; more advanced degree in labor and industrial relations is a plus;
• At least 5 years experience in labor relations or human resources;
• Knowledge of standard office computer software;
• 3 employment references.
  

Compensation: Salary: $60,600+, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefit package
 
Application deadline: February 18, 2011
 

To Apply for Either Position
Send cover letter and resume to:            
Barbara Gabriel, Professional Staff Congress
61 Broadway, 15th floor
NY, NY 10006
 
Telephone: 212-354-1252
FAX: 212-302-7815
e-mail: bgabriel@pscmail.org

The Professional Staff Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Politics, Economics, and Law at the State University of New York, College at Old Westbury invites applications for a full-time tenure track position for Fall 2011 at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Labor Relations. The Department offers two interdisciplinary majors: 1) Politics, Economics, and Law and 2) Industrial and Labor Relations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a JD or Ph.D. in a relevant social science, such as economics, political economy, political science, sociology, or law and must be authorized to work in the United States. The ideal candidate would be a dynamic scholar and activist with some teaching experience, record of scholarly publications, direct experience with labor movements, and a strong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of working people, who would develop new outreach programs in labor relations. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to: globalization and global labor rights, immigration, labor and employment law, labor economics, labor history, collective bargaining and organizing, gender/race/ethnicity and work, or public policy.   The teaching load is three courses per semester, and class sizes are small to allow for a focus on effective teaching.  Most ILR courses are scheduled in the evening. Salaries are competitive.  Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript of highest degree earned, three letters of reference, syllabi of courses taught, summary  of teaching evaluations, and a writing sample to:  SUNY College at Old Westbury, Search Committee: PEL-UALE, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 210, Old Westbury, NY 11568; or e-mail application materials as attachments in MS Word format (only if application to include attachments total less than 15 pages) to: hrsearch@oldwestbury.edu.

The College at Old Westbury is located 25 miles east of New York City, on a 600-acre campus on the north shore of Long Island. Old Westbury prides itself on interdisciplinarity and on a faculty committed both to excellence in teaching a diverse student body, as well as to strong research agendas. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The State University of New York College at Old Westbury is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visiting Assistant Professor
assigned to the
LABOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
SCHOOL OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the

state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of

impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of

knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because

we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through

their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois

community.

SHORT DESCRIPTION SUMMARIZING POSITION FUNCTIONS

The School of Labor and Employment Relations invites applications and nominations

for the full-time position of Assistant Professor of Labor and Employment Relations,

assigned to the Labor Education Program. This is both an extension education

program and an online undergraduate education program. LEP offers 80-100 courses

annually that enroll as many as 3,000 union leaders and others and are taught at

locations throughout Illinois; and offers over 70 online sections a year enrolling 2,000

undergraduate students. The successful candidate will pursue a career of research in

areas relevant to the labor movement, teach off-campus extension classes, and

develop and teach on-line educational offerings to university undergraduates, labor

union members and workplace leaders throughout the State of Illinois. This position

is based on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Experience working with

under-represented communities and Spanish language skills are both helpful.

Considerable travel around the state is required; although some travel may be

replaced by time spent teaching on-line.

This is a three-year visiting position, with a twelve-month appointment. There is a possibility this position would become permanent tenure-track within 3 years contingent on financial circumstances of the labor studies degree program. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate humanities or social science

discipline or professional area of study (e.g., JD); however, ABDs who demonstrate a

strong potential for conducting exemplary research and teaching and anticipate Ph.D.

completion no later than August 2011 will be considered. Candidates with expertise

in related research areas that focus on class, race, gender, or offer a transnational

perspective is highly desired.

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with experience

APPOINTMENT STATUS: Regular, 100% time faculty appointment

PROPOSED STARTING DATE: Proposed starting date is August 16, 2011

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please create your candidate profile at

http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your statement of interest, vitae, a writing sample (recent publication, working paper, dissertation chapter) and if available, evidence of teaching,

and email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references by

February 28, 2011. All requested information must be submitted for your application to

be considered. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no

hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed.

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Professor

Robert Bruno, 312-996-2491, bbruno@illinois.edu. For more information, please see

our website at http://www.illinoislabored.edu.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes

individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and

value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

JOB OPENING - The Washington State Labor Education and Research Center at the South Seattle Community College is looking for a new Labor Educator!

The Labor Educator will work with Center staff to plan and implement trainings and workshops with unions and community organizations throughout the State of Washington and with regional partners. These trainings and workshops will provide education and skills development for and about workers and their organizations. Some examples of workshops the Labor Educator may be asked to facilitate include labor history classes, trainings for union stewards, collective bargaining, leadership and communication skills, community-labor alliances, and organizing. The Labor Educator will do strategic outreach to the labor community to develop programs and be a resource to faculty and staff at the Seattle Community Colleges. Candidates are encouraged to emphasize specializations they may have in particular skill areas such as collective bargaining, contract enforcement, union management, labor law, or strategic research, and/or particular content areas such as working women, immigrant workers, young workers, workers of color, the building and construction trades, or global labor.

A complete job description click here.
 
The job is open until December 29th, 2010. Please circulate this announcement to any individuals you think may be interested or appropriate lists.
 
The application process for this position is entirely on-line. Please go to
http://hr.seattlecolleges.edu/jobs.aspx?id=392&type=3&int=External for more information and to complete an application. 

Sarah Laslett, Director
The Washington State Labor Education and Research Center
206-764-5382
slaslett@sccd.ctc.edu

Dear Friends:
After nearly 30 years as Director of the Labor Occupational Health Program here at UC Berkeley, Robin Baker will be stepping down to start an exciting new project with CPWR/NIOSH National Construction Center. While her appointment will still be here at the University, only a small portion of her time will remain with LOHP, so we are seeking a great candidate to take over the leadership of this wonderful organization. Your help in spreading the word would be greatly appreciated. Please see the attached job announcement.
Thank you,
LOHP!

POSITION OPENING:           

Director, Labor Occupational Health Program

(Coordinator of Public Programs VII – VIII)

Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

University of California, Berkeley

School of Public Health

BACKGROUND:

LOHP is a public service arm of the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH). Our mission is to help protect the health and safety of workers and communities locally in Northern California, as well as through regional, national and international initiatives. LOHP seeks to:

• Develop and test innovative training programs that actively involve workers, unions, managers and/or communities in identifying and solving health and safety problems.
• Design and disseminate effective educational resources for a full range of audiences, including hard-to-reach and at-risk groups from immigrant workers to youth and audiences with limited literacy skills.
• Offer a multi-lingual resource center of educational and technical materials.
• Address emerging issues in occupational health and environmental justice.
• Collaborate with academic and community partners to facilitate participatory research efforts.
• Conduct program effectiveness research to develop evidence-based best practices in the dissemination of health and safety information and innovation.
• Support health and safety training in developing nations (particularly in Mexico, Central America and the Pacific Rim).
• Contribute to the learning experience of U.C. and other students through classes, internships and mentoring that offer access to practical, real-world problems and solutions; help to recruit a next generation of dedicated occupational safety and health and environmental justice professionals.

THE POSITION:

The Director provides creative leadership and vision for the Labor Occupational Health Program. The director oversees an accomplished professional staff of labor and community educators, attorneys, industrial hygienists and others. S/he has oversight responsibilities for a range of programs that develop and promote evidence-based practices to prevent injury and illness in workplaces and communities locally, regionally, nationally, and in some cases, internationally.

The Director is responsible for leading annual strategic planning and evaluation to establish organizational priorities. S/he is responsible for coordinating and mobilizing a development plan to secure and manage the necessary funding to implement the strategic plan, including funding from federal, state and private sources. S/he serves as the “PI (Project Director) for major grants and contracts.

The Director promotes and represents the interests of LOHP/COEH within the University and with outside constituents including labor, community, professional, and funding organizations.

The Director of LOHP also maintains his/her professional activity as a recognized expert in the field of occupational and environmental health through research, training, and service. The Director is expected to be productive in professional publications and/or presentations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Director is a leader, who is an articulate spokesperson, creative planner, accomplished administrator and successful fundraiser, who:

·      Shows evidence of being a respected leader in the field of occupational health, environmental justice, worker education, or closely related field

·      Has a master’s degree in public health or closely related field; doctorate preferred

·      Can demonstrate the ability to effectively identify, obtain and manage large-scale funding

·      Has a proven track record  in planning, implementing and evaluating innovative, participatory education programs

·      Has proven leadership ability, including working with a diverse staff and constituency, an inclusive and participatory management approach, and strategic planning skills

·      Has well established working relationships with key constituencies including labor, community and employer organizations, public agencies and/or academic researchers

·      Can facilitate collaboration among researchers and community members

Anticipated start date: February 15, 2011.  Apply by 12/3/10 with CV, 2 letters of recommendation, and two sample publications, to:

Paul Mathes
Labor and Occupational Health Program
University of California at Berkeley
2223 Fulton Street, 4^th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-5120

UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 
For the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality, please view http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html

Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Human Rights Institute
 
The University of Connecticut
 
The Department of Economics and the Human Rights Institute (HRI) at the University of Connecticut seek to fill a tenure track faculty position in Economics and Human Rights at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning August, 2011.  Candidates must demonstrate the potential for research excellence in Economics and Human Rights and willingness to contribute to the development of economics courses appropriate for the new human rights major.  Teaching responsibilities on the graduate and undergraduate levels will be in both the Department of Economics and the Human Rights Institute.
 
Minimum Qualifications:  The completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Economics by August 22, 2011; demonstrated excellence in research in economics and human rights; the ability to develop appropriate courses for human rights curriculum; and a teaching background.  Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
 
Preferred Qualifications: The ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
 
This is a full-time, 9 month, tenure track position.  Salary and benefits are competitive.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.
 
Please submit a letter of interest that describes how your work relates to human rights, a CV, three letters of reference, and a writing sample by December 1, 2010 to: www.econjobmarket.org/. Screening will begin immediately, with interviews planned for the ASSA meetings in Denver.  The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.  (Search # 2011152)
 
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Louise Simmons
Associate Professor of Social Work and
Director of the Urban Semester Program
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
1798 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Telephone: 860-570-9181
Fax: 860-570-9139
Louise.Simmons@uconn.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

The University of Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community. 

The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) is one of the world's premier programs dedicated to advancing theory, policy and practice in all aspects of labor and employment relations.  The Labor Education Program (LEP) is worker focused and advances innovation for students and practitioners across the state and around the world.

SHORT DESCRIPTION SUMMARIZING POSITION FUNCTIONS

The School of Labor and Employment Relations invites applications for the full-time position of Program Coordinator in the Chicago office of the Labor Education Program. This is an education program offering extension classes to labor union members and leaders throughout the State of Illinois, as well as online credit classes to university undergraduates and workplace leaders. This position is based on the Chicago campus.

The Program Coordinator orchestrates administrative support and overall management of extension and online labor education programs. Some travel throughout the Chicago metro area required. Some weekend and evening work required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop, arrange, and coordinate conferences and other educational events in the Chicago area; supervise office staff and manage office activities; develop and implement marketing strategies for labor education programs; design and produce promotional materials; develop and administer budgets and oversee financial matters; edit proposals, reports, and publicity releases; develop and maintain working relations with client groups including labor unions, government agencies, and community organizations; administer off-site programs held in the community; work with Chicago-based faculty to develop project proposals and research activities; prepare reports on projects conducted at the Chicago office; provide technical assistance to the coordinator of online programming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. or B.A. (Master’s preferred). Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required, specifically; Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher. Bilingual (Spanish) capability desired. Two years experience in marketing or project management required. Experience working with or in a labor union or the labor movement is highly valued. Experience in conducting or administrating educational programs is also very valuable.

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

APPOINTMENT STATUS:  Regular, 100% time of appointment

PROPOSED STARTING DATE: As soon as possible after the closing date.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references by November 5, 2010. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Interviews may be held before the close date but no offer will be extended until after the search has closed.

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Professor Robert Bruno, 312-996-2623, bbruno@illinois.edu . You may also visit http://www.ler.illinois.edu for additional information.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

The Organization

The SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund provides opportunities for eligible healthcare employees to improve their skills, move up the career ladder and make a better life for themselves and their families. The Fund has three primary purposes:

1. To provide education and training opportunities for healthcare employees;
2. To enhance career advancement and employment security for incumbent employees;
3. To contribute to an increasingly excellent standard of patient care.

The Fund covers 81,000 healthcare workers who are SEIU members across California and parts of Colorado, Oregon, Nevada and Washington.  A Taft-Hartley Trust, the Education Fund is governed by equal numbers of Employer and Union trustees who are responsible individually and collectively for ensuring that the trust's funds are used solely for the benefit of eligible employees.   Since 2005, when it was founded, the Fund has reached 31,000 eligible employees through workshops, Career Days and program applications; enrolled 14,000 in college-level science prerequisite, support and continuing education courses and workshops and counseled more than 11,000. In addition, 1,068 employees have received loan payments/stipends, and/or paid time off work to attend school.

The Context

The Executive Director Position

The position may be based in either Oakland or Los Angeles.

Demonstrated Abilities:

Leadership

• Inspiring confidence, building trust
• Bringing out the best in those around you
• Driving implementation
  

Vision/Innovation/Planning

• Imagining what could be, and building consensus around that vision
• Being creative in coming up with new ideas and leading the organization through a change process
• Taking ideas from thoughts to implementation with a process that incorporates different ideas with specific guidelines/benchmarks and processes for accountability
  

Management

• Bringing out the best in your team
• Developing and fostering open and constructive dialogue
• Matching skill to job assignments
• Committing to the development of individuals to meet the Fund’s vision and purpose

Core Values: 

• Honesty/Integrity
• Conviction
• Teamwork
   

Major Job Responsibilities

• Build a strategic vision of the Education Fund in close collaboration with union and employer trustees
  

• Build vehicles for member ownership and participation in the creation and development of world-class programming
  

• Seize and create opportunities to expand and build out different programs based on the opportunities created by healthcare reform
  

• Manage a large budget and large staff by being a strategic steward of the resources, inspiring and driving accountability with staff working across a large region
  

• Coordinate the development and delivery of training programs
  

• Secure grants to support programs consistent with the Fund’s vision and manage all aspects of grant process
  

• Build and maintain fruitful relationships with relevant organizations, constituencies, agencies, unions and other stakeholders and represent the Fund and its mission in a variety of spheres
  

• Oversee executive, administrative, personnel, and other functions as directed by the trustees

Requirements: 

• Healthcare industry and professions expertise
• Minimum 3-5 years of high-level organizational leadership, including management of large teams,  budgets, and programs
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative programs
• Experience working with labor unions and management
• Experience delivering adult education programs or comparable experience
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Flexibility regarding hours, some weekend and evening work required
• Travel required
  
  

Application:

The SEIU-UHW & Joint Employer Education Fund is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.

Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit resume, references, cover letter, and salary requirements to

recruiter@seiu-uhw.org  and reference “Executive Director, Education Fund” in the subject line.

For more information, visit www.seiu-uhweduc.org or email the Search Committee at the above email address.

Application deadline:  November 15, 2010

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Affiliated with the AFL-CIO
80 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001-1528

SUBJECT: Vacancy Position – Union Education Specialist, GS-13 AFGE National Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 

A vacancy now exists for the position of Education Specialist, GS-13, effective immediately.

This position is included in the Local 2 bargaining unit.

 Selection will be made in accordance with the contract and National Executive Council's policy on hiring.

 The attached position description sets forth the duties, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

 All interested applicants must apply, in writing, via mail, (or FAX 202/639-6441) to Keith Wright Manager, Human Resource, no later than Thursday, October 4, 2007.       

Attachment (as stated)

The Labor Studies Center is the labor education arm of Labor@Wayne, a broader initiative to build Wayne State's national and regional reputation around labor.  With a high union density in the metropolitan area the Center has been able to maintain a vigous 1-2 year Labor School program for union activists in addition to active skill training with Michigan unions.  In addition to the Center, Labor@Wayne includes bachelors and masters degree programs in labor and employment relations as well as a research arm, the Fraser Center.

Essential Functions (Job Duties)

• Develop, coordinate and teach credit and non-credit labor studies courses on and off the Wayne State University campus.
• Develop curriculum and supporting instructional materials.
• Work with individual unions to conduct needs assessments and develop customized programs.
• Identify and develop Part-Time Faculty.
• Carry out variety of administrative duties associated with Center programs.
• Engage in scholarship and technical assistance on union and workplace issues. 

Qualifications

• MA in labor studies/industrial relations or related field.
• PhD or JD preferred
• Ability to work collectively, as well as independently, is essential.
• Travel throughout Southeastern Michigan is expected.

Good research and writing skills and an understanding of the structure and operation of labor organizations are important.

For more information contact 
Gayle Hamilton, Director
Labor Studies Center
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-2191
av6012@wayne.edu

Solicitation of Interest

Position Professional Staff Position – Education

Employer United Steelworkers (USW) Education and Membership Development Department

Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duties The USW seeks individuals to work with members and leadership to create an innovative and mobilizing education program. This position will be responsible for designing, conducting and administering labor education classes in relevant areas including: collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance handling/arbitration, labor communications, labor and employment law, labor history, leadership development and union administration, diversity, organizing and mobilizing, strategic planning, and other workplace/union issues of their interest and expertise. They will assist the union’s international and district leadership in identifying training objectives, planning training programs and assessing training. Travel required.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in labor studies/industrial relations or other relevant field such as law, economics, sociology, labor relations, labor history, or adult education. Graduate or advanced degree preferred, but will consider candidates with strong labor union experience. Demonstrated teaching competence and demonstrated ability to design, write and produce high quality education materials. Demonstrated experience and success in adult and popular education. Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative environment and desire to take initiative to take a project from start to finish. Prior program coordination and administration experience. Strong computer, analytical and communication skills are essential. Candidates should be self-motivated, and able to work with others and on multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research relevant to trade unions. Demonstrated commitment to working collectively for social and economic justice and ability to relate well to workers and labor organizations. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work weekends and evenings. Experience with on-line learning preferred but not necessary. Direct experience in union organizing, collective bargaining, labor/employment law, and/or worker representation is highly desirable. Areas of expertise and teaching that complement and expand on those already possessed by current staff will be given special consideration. Experience with the USW a plus. Fluency in a second language is desirable though not required. We are particularly interested in candidates who can speak Spanish or French, though we welcome fluency in other languages. These positions are located in Pittsburgh so applicant must be willing to relocate.

Salary Salary commensurate with experience and education (salary range is $35,160.00 to $89,435.52).

Applications Accepted until September 1, 2010 or until the position is filled.  Please include cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, detailed description of labor education experience, sample of labor education materials and the names of three references.
 
Please send resume and writing sample to: Lisa Jordan, Director Education and Membership Development Department United Steelworkers Five Gateway Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 E-Mail:  ljordan@usw.org (please copy cbrown@usw.org)

University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The Department of Sociology and the Labor Center invite applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position to be appointed Fall 2011.

We are searching broadly for candidates with scholarly expertise in the sociology of work, labor movements and cognate fields.  Possible areas of focus might include: globalization, immigration, political economy, public policy, labor history and law, organizing and collective bargaining.  The ideal candidate would be broadly trained, have a record of scholarly publications, as well as experience with labor movements. The Labor Center offers a professional MS and the successful candidate will make teaching contributions to that curriculum. Sociology has strong research, graduate and undergraduate programs, and contributions to each are expected. The University has excellent work-life policies in place. Applicants should have firm expectations of a completed Ph.D. by September 2011 and be eager to join an intellectually lively, diverse, growing department.

Applications received before October 1st will receive full consideration. Applications should include a CV, letter of application, publications or samples of written work, and three letters of reference. Electronic applications are strongly preferred and can be accessed at https://academicjobsonline.org. 

Paper submissions can be sent to Maureen Warner, Sociology Department, 716 Thompson Hall, 200 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9277. 

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages minorities and women to apply.

Michigan Conference Executive Director

American Association of University Professors - Michigan Chapter

Job Location: Lansing, MI

Employment Level: Full Time
 

Job Description

In consultation with the MI-AAUP Executive Committee, oversee the operation of the organization including selection of any staff, budgetary controls, and the overall thrust and direction of the programs and services offered by the MI-AAUP.

Specific Organizational Responsibilities

• Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
• Provide leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans with the Executive Committee, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Committee.
• Promote active and broad participation by MI-AAUP members in all areas of the organization's work.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the area of higher education.
• Advance the MI-AAUP conference's collective bargaining programs by conducting organizing drives, and by advising and assisting local union leaders on such activities as contract negotiations, grievance processes, and arbitration.
• Advance the MI-AAUP conference's advocacy programs by visiting advocacy chapters and developing a strategy to increase advocacy membership in the organization.
• Act as a liaison with the National AAUP and other State Conference leaders.
   

Specific Communication Responsibilities

• See that the Executive Committee is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization, and all important factors influencing it.
• Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and its goals. For example through the use of an updated website, the press, and/or a membership newsletter.
• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
• Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public - attend national and regional conferences, and Michigan AAUP chapter meetings as much as possible.

Specific Budget and Financial Responsibilities

• Prepare a budget for the organization.
• Develop and maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work with the Treasurer to ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
• Jointly, with the President and the Secretary of the Executive Committee, conduct the official correspondence of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a union or closely related organization.
• Knowledge of labor relations and professional issues relating to higher education.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in organizing membership development, and/or experience with higher education collective bargaining or faculty governance.
• Advanced degree
• Superior written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work with professional groups and individuals.

Compensation

• Salary range $45,000 - $60,000 per year. Commensurate with experience.
• Generous benefit package including travel allowance.

How to Apply

• Candidates should submit their resumes w/cover letter electronically to MI AAUP President Susan Moeller at smoeller2003@yahoo.com
• Ensure that all documents are in the PDF or .doc file formats

Application Deadline:

August 23, 2010

Website:

http://www.miaaup.org

The Research Institute on Social and Economic Policy at FIU (www.risep-fiu.org) is hiring a one-year funded position for research on social and economic justice issues in Florida. Research areas will include state and local tax and budget issues, best practices for equitable development and targeted investment in low-income communities, economic development and workforce development, and family supporting work policies, within a frame of worker and immigrant rights and racial and gender justice. Duties will include meeting with community based organizations and helping to identify key research questions for campaign needs; interviewing stakeholders, reviewing public documents and summarizing findings for campaign organizers; writing research briefs, reports, and policy recommendations for publication. Duties may also include quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis, talking with media, and presenting at public forums. This job is ideal for someone who is sharp, curious, willing to work hard and wants to get on the ground experience in research for progressive social change that is community led. Funding guaranteed for the position for one year but we hope to fund the position indefinitely.

Requirements:

• At least a B.A. level degree

• Excellent writing skills

• Rigorous attention to detail and quality.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Wants to work with people from diverse racial, ethnic, class, and gender backgrounds.

• Experience working with community based organizations.

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.
   

Desirable

• M.A. degree in social science, public administration, or public policy.

• Training in social science research methods or policy research.

• Previous research experience in social and economic policy.

• Training or experience in talking to media.

• Knowledge of Excel, SPSS, and ArcGIS.

• Experience in analyzing US Census data

• Ability to speak and understand  Spanish or Haitian Kreyol.

• Knowledge of the South Florida social and economic landscape.

Emily Eisenhauer
Research Associate
Research Institute for Social and Economic Policy
Center for Labor Research and Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-1415
Fax: 305-348-2241
Email: Emily.Eisenhauer@fiu.edu

AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY

BARGAINING UNIT POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  SPECIALIST        

CLASSIFICATION:  PROFESSIONAL IV

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary of Position: The Senior Specialist is the Solidarity Center’s authority in a particular area of expertise, and leads Solidarity Center work in that area. S/he is thoroughly conversant with all aspects of the field, keeps abreast of new developments, and acts as an organizational clearinghouse for information, materials and curricula.  

S/he is responsible for developing organizational standards for the area of specialization, and for holding Solidarity Center staff accountable for maintaining those standards. S/he assists in generating funding, both private and government, for Solidarity Center programs in the area of specialization.  S/he designs programs and writes funding proposals, and assists regional and field offices in their efforts.  S/he may be called on to develop curriculum and training materials, and to conduct training for staff and partners to help develop their capacity for work in the field.

The Specialist advises the Solidarity Center on policy and advocacy around the area of specialization, and serves as an area resource to Solidarity Center staff and field programs.  At the direction of the Executive Director, s/he liaises with counterparts in the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions. 

S/he is the primary representative of the Solidarity Center in venues dedicated to the discussion of the issues in his/her specialty -- expanding space for a broad discussion of the field with partners, donors, and within the US and global labor movements.  S/he coordinates with counterparts in Washington-based NGOs, and U.S. Government agencies.

Although the Specialist is not primarily responsible for program implementation, s/he is responsible for monitoring program implementation in his/her area of specialization and reports to the Executive Director on compliance with issue workplans that s/he develops with program managers. S/he monitors these programs to advise on their meeting of budget targets as well as on programmatic results.   S/he may from time-to-time be asked to develop and implement model or pilot projects, or to provide implementation assistance on a short-term basis.  S/he has working knowledge of and experience in US government regulations and procedures related to the funding and management of grants.  S/he produces well-written program reports and evaluations.

S/he assists with and, when necessary, provides logistical support for international visitors and participants in Washington-based programs related to his/her area of specialization conducted by the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs and/or other related organizations.

Basic Qualifications: An Area Specialist must have an expert background and strong work history in the area of expertise. S/he must have a demonstrated ability to articulate the union case for work in the particular field, and to generate program funding.  S/he must have the ability to lead, inspire, and develop capacity of co-workers – including managers --and partners around the area of specialization. The individual must be able to work independently and without supervision, and to ensure work is completed within program deadlines.  S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously and of making substantive decisions that impact the programs and image of the Solidarity Center.  Most importantly, s/he must be able to develop and implement and often lead or co-lead--with the appropriate Solidarity Center partners--thematic campaigns that preserve and/or raise standards for working people around the world in the area of expertise for which s/he has been hired.

Candidates for the position will have extensive knowledge of international relations and trade union and socio-economic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad.  Previous trade union experience, and/or experience in the Center as a Program Officer III or equivalent position are required.  Candidates must have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, labor relations or related fields and/or ten years equivalent work experience.  Good communications and writing skills are a must.  Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets is required.  S/he must have the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people.  Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

Supervisor:  Executive Director

Specific Duties:

·      Design programs and write/edit proposals, reports, and evaluations;

·      Lead or co-lead thematic issue campaigns on the area of expertise and work appropriately with other stakeholders to reach campaign objectives

·      Establish standards for SC work in the area of expertise

·      Review and recommend approvals for proposals developed by program staff.

·      Conduct issue research for use by Center headquarters and field offices;

·      Write papers and articles on work in the field.

·      Expand the visibility of the Solidarity Center for work in the field, and serve as the chief spokesperson on the issue.

·      Broaden the base of funding available for programs in this area of expertise.

·      Arrange study tours/exchanges in the U.S. and abroad for individuals working in the field, and conduct meetings with a wide variety of visitors involved in work in the area of expertise. 

·      Coordinate activities with the Center’s other program and functional offices;

·      Develop coalition-building contacts with U.S. labor, government and non-governmental organizations in the Washington area;

·      Provide guidance to field offices on policies and priorities in the area of expertise, and serve as a liaison between the Center and AFL-CIO affiliates, GUFs, ICFTU, its regional organizations and the ILO for this work;

·      Assist and advise regional and field offices in program development and proposal writing;

·      Recruit outside expert program consultants and other technical staff as needed;

·      Provide technical assistance and support to conduct program evaluations of field projects and recruit evaluators;

·      Share information on the area of expertise as requested by Washington-based U.S. government offices and Congress;

·      Work closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their participation in the development and implementation of Solidarity Center programs;

·      Monitor programs to meet budget targets;

·      Initiate concept papers and program proposals and seek funding for same;

·      Perform other related duties as assigned.

Nancy Mills

Interim Executive Director

AFL-CIO Solidarity Center

nfmills@solidaritycenter.org

202-974-8378

School of Management and Labor Relations
Labor Studies and Employment Relations Department
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations, invites applications for a senior scholar and Director, Center for Women and Work, to begin fall 2011.  We are seeking a dynamic scholar who can provide intellectual and visionary leadership for the Center for Women and Work and make a contribution to the teaching, research, and public service mission of the School of Management and Labor Relations, with experience and a publication record that would qualify for tenure at the associate professor level or above, subject to Board approval. Affiliation with other departments or units within the University is a possibility. Of particular interest are candidates who combine academic accomplishment with the ability to continue to build the prominence and impact of the Center. The Center is largely grant funded, and has projects totaling approximately $1 million annually. Demonstrated experience with management and fund raising in this type of environment is a must.  Academic fields of interest include, but are not limited to, gender and work, labor and employment policy, globalization and women’s work, labor market institutions, workforce development, working families, human resource management and/or women’s leadership and advancement in organizations. The candidate may have any relevant disciplinary background.
 
The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant community of scholars at a leading public research university. With more than 30 faculty members from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, the School of Management and Labor Relations, offers undergraduate majors, professional master’s degrees, and a PhD in Labor and Employment Relations and Human Resource Management.  It also provides continuing and executive education programs in its areas of specialization.
 
Founded in 1993, the Center for Women and Work within SMLR, is an innovative leader in research and programs that promote gender equity, a high-skill economy, and reconciliation of work and well-being for all.  As part of its multi-faceted research and policy work, the Center addresses women’s advancement in the workplace, conducts cutting-edge research on successful public and workplace policies, provides technical assistance and programs to educators, industry, and governments, and engages issues that directly affect the living standards of New Jersey’s and the nation’s working families.  Our focus areas include education and career development, innovative training and workforce development, women’s leadership and advancement, and working families. The Center is affiliated with the internationally known Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), an eight-unit consortium of research, instructional and outreach units that includes, in addition to CWW:  the Center for American Women and Politics, the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, the Institute for Research on Women, the Women’s & Gender Studies Program, Douglass College, the Institute for Women and Art, and the Office for the Promotion of Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics.
 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, vita, and the names and contact information for three references to Professor Adrienne Eaton, SMLR, Rutgers University, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901 or eaton@work.rutgers.edu.  We will begin to review applications October 15, 2010; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

--
Laura Walkoviak
Department Administrator
Rutgers University
School of Management & Labor Relations
Labor Studies & Employment Relations
50 Labor Center Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
P-732-932-9503
F-732-932-8677
www.smlr.rutgers.edu 

The Labor Center at The University of Iowa seeks candidates for a full-time career-track position in labor education. The Labor Center provides non-credit labor education for unions and workers across the state of Iowa and conducts applied research on labor issues, annually reaching over 2,000 union members through a wide range of non-credit classes, seminars, and conferences both on and off campus. Founded in 1951, the Labor Center is based on the UI campus in Iowa City, a mid-sized, diverse Midwestern city that is frequently ranked among the “best places to live” in the U.S.

Position:  Program Consultant (Labor Educator) - full-time, professional and scientific staff appointment beginning as soon as possible. 

Responsibilities:  Teach non-credit labor education classes both on and off campus in relevant areas, including: collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance handling/arbitration, labor communications, labor and employment law, labor history, leadership development and union administration, organizing and mobilizing, political economy, public policy issues, strategic planning, safety and health, and other workplace/union issues. Design, write and produce labor education materials including replicable curricula and instructional materials appropriate for adult learners. Plan, promote, and administer non-credit labor education classes, seminars and conferences both on and off campus. Conduct applied research for trade unions and supervise graduate research assistant activities. Develop and maintain close working relationships with local, state, regional and national labor organizations. Participate in departmental decision-making processes and administrative functions. Frequently work on weekends and evenings and travel throughout the state/region.

Education Requirement: Master’s degree or higher in labor studies/industrial relations or other relevant field such as law, economics, sociology, labor history, or adult education, or equvalent combination of education and relevant experience.

 
Experience Required: Demonstrated teaching competence in core areas of labor education and demonstrated ability to design, write and produce high quality labor education materials. Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research relevant to trade unions. Prior program coordination and administration experience. Demonstrated commitment to working collectively for social and economic justice and ability to relate well to workers and labor organizations. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work weekends and evenings. Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.

Desirable Qualifications: Direct experience in union organizing, collective bargaining, labor/employment law, and/or worker/union representation is highly desirable. Areas of expertise and teaching that complement and expand on those already possessed by current staff will be given special consideration. Fluency in Spanish is desirable though not required.  

Salary:  Commensurate (salary grade 10).  University benefits provided.

EEO:   The University of Iowa is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  The Labor Center welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, particularly women, minorities and persons with disabilities.

Applications:  Accepted until August 1, 2010 or until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/.  Include cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, detailed description of labor education experience, and three current letters of reference. Sample teaching outlines and labor education materials may be requested by the search committee. For assistance with the online application contact:  
 
Jennifer Sherer
Labor Center
The University of Iowa
M210 OH
Iowa City, IA 52242-5000
319-335-4144
Email: labor-center@uiowa.edu

For additional information on the Labor Center, visit: http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/laborctr
 

School of Management and Labor Relations,
Labor Studies and Employment Relations Department
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

         
Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, is soliciting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position.   This position will be located approximately half time in the Center for Women and Work, so the successful candidate must have a strong interest in gender and employment. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated experience obtaining grants to support research and/or training programs.  While we are particularly interested in someone with an interest in workforce development, we are open to other areas of study in the broad fields of labor studies and employment relations.  We are seeking a broadly trained scholar who can teach masters level and undergraduate courses – both on and off campus, and who can contribute to our continuing education programs.  The position could begin as early as January 2011 or as late as September 2011.
 
Candidates should possess the Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and should send a letter of application detailing qualifications and interests, a vita that includes three names of potential recommendation letter writers, preferably from professors familiar with their work, and an example of the candidate’s scholarly work. 
           
Applications should be submitted no later than September 15, 2010 to:

Professor Adrienne Eaton, Chair,
LSER Department,
School of Management and Labor Relations,
Rutgers University,
50 Labor Center Way,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901,

However the position will remain open until filled. 
 

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Rutgers University is an AA/EEO/ADA Employer.
Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

--
Laura Walkoviak
Department Administrator
Rutgers University
School of Management & Labor Relations
Labor Studies & Employment Relations
50 Labor Center Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
P-732-932-9503
F-732-932-8677
www.smlr.rutgers.edu 

New Position Available in Pennsylvania

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – SEIU HEALTHCARE PENNSYLVANIA MULTI-EMPLOYER TRAINING & EDUCATION FUND

About the SEIU Multi-Employer Training & Education Fund

The fund is a state-wide joint effort of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania and participating employers to upgrade the skills of health care workers and improve the quality of patient care. Originally focused on nursing home workers, the fund is now expanding to provide training and education support for hospital workers as well.

Position Overview

The Executive Director oversees and administers the day to day operations of the Fund and develops all necessary internal procedures, policies and manuals to assure its successful operation. Part of that responsibility includes the development and monitoring of an annual budget as well as providing monthly budget and other financial reports to the Trustees.

In addition to reporting to the Trustees on all matters affecting programs, utilization, expenses and the management of the joint Fund, the Director functions as the chief educational officer, recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff. This includes the development of training curricula and materials.

In order to insure the ongoing operation and expansion of the Fund, the Director actively solicits and secures foundation and government grants to support programs consistent with the Funds vision; administers grants, oversees program delivery, monitors compliance with grant requirements, monitors grant budgets and insures timely and proper reporting to funding agencies. The Director also negotiates, reviews, monitors and updates contracts with external consultants, providers and vendors including colleges and training organizations and other service providers to insure the Fund is receiving the highest quality of service. 

Qualifications

1. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience overseeing training program delivery to a diverse population of adults, preferably in the healthcare field. Selection criteria include:
2. Knowledge of the healthcare industry and healthcare careers.
3. Experience in a union or joint labor-management environment or an understanding of unions and ability to work in a joint labor/management environment.
4. Knowledge and experience with public funding including WIA, DOL and other federal, state and local agency grants.
5. Demonstrated experience in writing, designing, securing, and administering significant grants
6. Experience in budget development and monitoring, administration and staff supervision.
7. An ability to manage and coordinate concurrent multiple training and education programs.
8. Demonstrated leadership experience with administration, planning and program development.
9. Strong interpersonal skills.
10. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
11. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
12. Flexibility regarding hours, weekend and evening work may be required, as well as significant instate travel.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred

How to Apply

Forward a copy of your cover letter and resume via e-mail to: Howard Harris, Staff Director, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

harrish@seiuhealthcarepa.org

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

INTENT TO EMPLOY
Posting Date: April 14, 2010

Position:   Instructor, Center for Labor Education and Research
 
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in employment relations, industrial relations, or related field required.
   

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OR
 

1. Master’s degree in non-labor relations field required and a minimum of two years work related experience in labor education, labor relations, employment policy, or in government or non-profit sector work with a focus on labor or labor relations required.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in the following topics:  dispute resolution, collective bargaining, union administration, or employment and labor law.
3. Valid driver’s license required.  Must be insurable by college’s insurance carrier.
   

Job Functions:

1. Teach non-credit programs and contract courses in dispute resolution, collective bargaining, employment and labor law and related topics, as requested by clients.
2. Develop, coordinate and teach in conferences and workshops offered by CLEAR.
3. Recruit and develop programs with clients.
4. Develop course materials and teaching modules.
5. Travel extensively throughout the state and region to teach courses.
6. Teach credit courses in certificate and degree programs, once these are developed.
7. Answer inquiries from workers, labor representatives and employer representatives.
8. Contribute to CLEAR publications, including CLEAR Report.
9. Publish peer-reviewed articles, as time permits.
   

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 based on State Board of Education Salary Schedule C-3 and experience
 
Application Deadline:   4:30pm, May 5, 2010
 
Application Procedure:   A complete application packet consists of:

1. A complete Jefferson State Community College application specific to this position
2. Current resume
3. Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file before an offer of employment).  Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
4. Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s).  Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document.  If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required.  (For clarification, please contact Human Resources)
5. Copy of driver’s license
   

Materials may be submitted to:
Jefferson State Community College
Human Resources
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Phone: (205) 856-7764 or 856-7899
Fax: (205) 856-7720
 

It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and Jefferson State Community College, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.  The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding.  
 

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Michigan (ROC-Michigan) is restaurant workers’ organization based in Detroit dedicated to winning improved conditions for all Southeast Michigan restaurant workers. We are an affiliate of ROC-United, a national restaurant workers’ organization. Founded initially after 9/11 by restaurant workers displaced from the World Trade Center, ROC has grown into a national organization with 5000 members in eight states. Over the last seven years in New York, ROC-NY has won nine campaigns for restaurant workers against exploitative employers, winning over $5,000,000 in unpaid wages and discrimination payments for restaurant workers, as well as improvement in working conditions; published four reports on the industry; won a statewide minimum wage increase; opened a worker-owned restaurant, COLORS, and much more. ROC affiliates in Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Maine, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington DC all similarly engage in three areas of work: waging campaigns for justice against low-road employers; promoting responsible employers taking the ‘high road’ to profitability; and conducting research and policy work to lift conditions industry-wide.

ROC-Michigan seeks a full-time Training Coordinator to implement an innovative job training, organizing and workforce development program based in Detroit that seeks to move restaurant workers into living wage jobs in the industry, while simultaneously promoting access to fresh and healthy food, supporting urban agriculture, and developing leadership within a growing local movement of restaurant workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direct supervision of the ROC-Michigan Coordinator, the Training Coordinator will engage in the following:
1) Scheduling and conducting orientations, leadership development sessions, social service referrals, as well as career counseling and assessment interviews with restaurant workers;
2) Coordinating training program instructors and classes;
3) Maintaining all administrative and database systems associated with the training programs, including an electronic database that tracks job placement, support service, and organizing outcomes;
4) Implementing and developing systems for job placement, support, and referral services;
5) Developing and strengthening relationships with urban agriculture groups, nutrition/wellness groups, social service agencies, and employers engaged with the training program; and
6) Recruiting, organizing and training restaurant worker, student, and other community volunteers to effectively assist with the above-listed activities

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with community-led grassroots organization
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Experience working with and effectively managing teams of grassroots leaders and volunteers
- Understanding of community/labor organizing
- Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice
- Restaurant industry experience a major plus

COMPENSATION: Negotiable based on experience, plus benefits. Immigrants, women, and people of color encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to minsu@rocunited.org.

Minsu Longiaru, Coordinator
Restaurant Opportunities Center of Michigan (ROC-Michigan)
2727 2nd Ave, Ste. 148
Detroit, MI 48201
P: 313-962-5020
F: 313-962-5021
www.rocunited.org

OPENING FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LABOR EDUCATION

The School for Workers, University of Wisconsin-Extension, the nation’s oldest university-based labor education program based in Madison, WI, is seeking candidates for an entry-level, tenure-track appointment as assistant professor. Responsibilities include developing and teaching non-credit labor education programs and providing technical and facilitation services to unions and other clients. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of working people, and experience in union or community organizing, labor relations/collective bargaining, labor research, or labor management cooperation. Technical and quantitative skills, success at grant writing, and/or experience with diverse audiences are desirable. Our web address is http://schoolforworkers.uwex.edu.

Qualifications: Masters or terminal degree in a field related to labor education. Experience/skills in industrial relations, labor education, data analysis/project management. Ability to teach adults and conduct and publish research. Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

The School for Workers seeks to diversify its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and people of color.

Send fax/letter of interest, resume and names of four references to:
Search and Screen Committee, School for Workers,
422 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53703
608-265-2391 (fax)

Application Period: Open until filled. Application material review will begin May 14, 2010

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The University of Cincinnati Chapter of the American Association of University Professors invites applications for a new staff position (title to be determined). The UC-AAUP Chapter was founded in 1945 and has engaged in collective bargaining since 1975. The Chapter is the collective bargaining agent for 1,750 faculty members across all campuses of the University.

The Chapter’s Executive Council is seeking an energetic, creative problem-solver with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working in a setting with diverse responsibilities. Chapter staff members report directly to the Executive Director. Candidates should have experience in a union or higher education setting in one or more of the following areas: shared governance, mediation and conflict resolution, contract education, contract compliance, or grievance case analysis and management.

We seek candidates who are committed to academic freedom principles and who are aware of AAUP and collective bargaining issues and practices. A post-baccalaureate degree is preferred, but not required. Excellent writing skills are required. Experience with legislative issues, membership development, or media relations is a strong complementary asset.

Chapter staff members work with a large, diverse faculty on a wide variety of issues. This work includes answering questions on contract interpretation and possible contract violations; assisting faculty in formal grievance procedures, when necessary; designing and delivering position papers and labor education workshops on a variety of topics; research on academic bargaining and academic freedom issues; interaction with administration counterparts; and interaction with other union representatives locally, throughout Ohio, and across the nation. Additional duties will depend on the background and qualifications of the candidate selected.

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2010 or until the position is filled. Review of applications is ongoing. Salary is negotiable. The preferred start date is August 1, 2010 or sooner, but there is flexibility with regard to the start date.

Send application, vita, and three letters of reference to:

AAUP Search Committee Chair

University of Cincinnati

PO Box 210176

Cincinnati, OH  45221-0176

Email: aaupuc1@uc.edu

Fax: 513-556-2048

Website: http://aaupuc.org

Cornell University – ILR School
Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of International and Comparative Labor

The ILR School at Cornell University invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of International and Comparative Labor to begin August 2010. Applications are encouraged from Ph.D. candidates as well as those who have completed their doctorates during the previous three years. Applicants should have research and teaching interests in international and comparative labor issues, and may come from any field or discipline, including international political economy, globalization studies, comparative labor politics, labor sociology and social movements, public policy, anthropology or other fields. Applications are especially encouraged from those with expertise in a specific world region, such as East Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, or Europe.  Evidence of strong teaching ability is required. The successful candidate will teach two courses of his or her choosing each semester for a total of four courses in 2010-11.

The ILR School is the world’s leading college focused on work, employment, and labor issues. Information about the ILR School is available at www.ilr.cornell.edu. Faculty in its Department of International and Comparative Labor include leading scholars from a number of disciplinary backgrounds who study a broad range of issues related to international labor and employment. Information about the department is available at http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/academics/InternationalAndComparativeLabor/index.html.

Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests, including a statement describing the courses they would like to teach; a vita; evidence of teaching ability (course or TA evaluations, syllabi); and three reference letters to:

ilracademicrecruiting@cornell.edu (Please specify "International & Comparative Labor position" in the subject line)

or

Office of Human Resources
Search Committee for Visiting Assistant Professor - International & Comparative Labor
103 Ives Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3901

Review of applications will begin immediately and be accepted through March 1, 2010. Inquiries about this position should be directed to Prof. Maria Cook (email to: mlc13@cornell.edu).

Indiana University School of Social Work
 
Labor Studies Program
Tenure Track Faculty Position
 
Northwest Campus

The Labor Studies Program at Indiana University is one of the leading university labor education programs in North America and is administered by the School of Social Work.  This interdisciplinary program caters to a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students, including labor union learners. The program offers a Certificate, Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Labor Studies, as well as a variety of non-credit courses. Labor Studies is a state-wide program presently based on six of the eight Indiana University campuses.
 
The program invites applications for a tenure-track position on the IU Northwest campus located in Gary, Indiana to begin August 2010. Rank is open.
 
Responsibilities
Teach labor studies courses both online and in the classroom, with particular attention to the changing needs and growing diversity of the labor movement; carry out research and labor-related service; maintain working relationships with Labor Studies faculty on other IU campuses and with labor and community organizations; and develop and teach non-credit courses in areas of specialization. Some travel is expected.
 
Qualifications
A doctorate in a field closely related to labor studies is required. Candidates must show significant research potential and demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to working in areas relevant to organized labor. Special consideration will be given to applicants with direct experience in labor unions or community organizations, and/or who have expertise in Latino immigrant and women workers’ issues or public sector labor issues. Knowledge and skills of online education are desired.
 
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Indiana University offers an excellent benefits package.
 
Application Procedures
A complete application must include: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference on letterhead with original signatures. The letter of interest should include qualifications for this position; a description of one’s concept of the discipline of labor studies; how one’s strengths and competencies match the desired position; teaching philosophy, and labor movement /community organizing experience.
 
All applications should be submitted to the attention of Dr. Irene Queiro-Tajalli, Interim Executive Director of Labor Studies, Indiana University School of Social Work, 902 W. New York St., ES 4138K, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5156, or electronically to itka100@iupui.edu. Screening of applications will begin in March and continue until an offer is made.
 
Indiana University is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer with a commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by expanding employment opportunities for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

Visiting Assistant Professor

Of Labor And Employment Relations

assigned to the

LABOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

SCHOOL OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

The School of Labor and Employment Relations invites applications and nominations for the full-time position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Labor and Employment Relations, assigned to the Labor Education Program. This is both an extension education program and an online undergraduate education program. LEP offers 80-100 programs and classes annually that enroll as many as 3,000 union leaders and others and are taught at locations throughout Illinois; and offers over 70 online sections a year enrolling 2,000 undergraduate students.  The successful candidate will pursue a career of research in areas relevant to the labor movement, teach off-campus extension classes, and develop and teach on-line educational offerings to university undergraduates and  labor union members throughout the State of Illinois. This position is based on the University of Illinois-Chicago campus.  Experience working with under-represented communities and Spanish language skills is valued.  Considerable travel around the state is required; although some travel may be replaced by on-line teaching.

This is a three-year visiting position, with a twelve-month appointment. Due to budget constraints the position is advertised as visiting, but the School hopes to convert the appointment to a tenure track position in the Labor Education Program as resources permit.   The successful candidate will have a demonstrated potential for generating research publications at a standard of excellence appropriate for tenure at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a terminal degree (PhD preferred) in an appropriate social science discipline or professional area of study (e.g., JD).  Experience in on-line teaching is valued.

Salary Information and Starting Date

Salary is competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s professional qualifications. Starting date is August 16, 2010.

How to Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2010.  Please send a statement of interest, current vitae, and the names/addresses (regular and email)/phone numbers of up to 3 university and up to 3 labor organization references to:

Robert Bruno, Director                                                Direct: 312-996-2491

LEP Search Committee                                                Fax: 312-413-2997

School of Labor and Employment Relations                    bbruno@illinois.edu

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign                     www.illinoislabored.org

815 West Van Buren, Suite 110

Chicago, IL 60607

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

RESEARCH ANALYST
SACRAMENTO

SEIU Local 1000, a cutting-edge public sector union representing 95,000 state employees is recruiting a Research Analyst for its Sacramento, California office. 

Our Research Analysts work with field organizers, contract negotiators and our legislative and political action organizers to develop and implement strategies that support the Union’s organizing, bargaining, legislative and political goals.

Duties:

• Preparing reports or studies on issues relating to public policy and public services
• Writing reports related to promoting public services by California state employees
• Providing the rationale for promoting progressive social policies to members of the State Legislature, Governor’s office, and with other advocacy organizations  
• Analyzing State proposals for subcontracting state work
• Preparing statistical or financial analysis of the State’s tax and revenue sources and spending priorities 
• Conducting classification and compensation studies
• Writing and analyzing surveys used for collective bargaining

Qualifications:

To be successful, the ideal candidate should have

• Three (3) years experience performing complex policy and /or other investigative research and analysis
•  Expertise in analyzing funding sources for public services, budget and policy analysis, and outsourcing
• Strategic political judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and work creatively under tight deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups, as well as with professional, technical, administrative and service workers.
• Ability to travel periodically
• Ability to work long hours as necessary
• Valid driver's license, car and insurance.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree and preferably an advanced degree.   

 Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as contain a brief description of why you are interested in pursuing a role related to policy research for SEIU Local 1000.   SEIU is committed to building a diverse workforce.  All applicants must be able to furnish proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Position will remain open until filled.

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Hans Boeckler Doctoral Fellowship

The Hans Boeckler Foundation (HBS) is pleased to announce the Hans Boeckler Doctoral Fellowship for 2010-2011. In March a committee will award one fellowship. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2010.

PURPOSE

These residential fellowships will be awarded to graduate students engaged in dissertation projects related to the Foundations research and policy consulting program and to the on-going work of its researchers. During their tenure fellows are expected to be in residence in Duesseldorf and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Foundation.

The Hans-Boeckler-Foundation of the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) promotes codetermination as a principle for designing a democratic society. The HBS provides consulting services and training for elected representatives of works councils, staff councils and supervisory board representatives but also provides funding for some 2,000 university students. An important aspect of the Foundation’s work is related to academic research in various fields of study. Besides providing funding for external research, the HBS also maintains two own research institutes, the Institute for Economic and Social Research (WSI) and the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK). Research projects cover a broad range of issues and fields of study. Among other aspects, research topics include welfare state development, co-determination, macroeconomics and European economic coordination, working time policy, collective bargaining, work organization, labor market regulation, gender studies, regional economic development, and the distribution of wealth and income. For a summary of the Foundations and the WSI’s research profiles see

http://www.boeckler.de/rde/xchg/SID-3D0AB75F-F9ABE05B/hbs/hs.xsl/181.html

Working languages at the HBS are German and English.

ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS OF THE FELLOWSHIP

Doctoral Candidates are eligible to apply if they have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but the dissertation.  The fellowship is available for non-German nationals.

Fellows may spend between six and twelve months in residence at the HBS for field research or theoretical work. Grants will normally begin by July 2010; however, individual arrangements are possible. The fellowship provides a stipend of 1150 Euro per month. In addition, the HBS will pay one economy class round trip from your location to Duesseldorf. Within limits of its possibilities the Foundation will also contribute to the costs for travel for field research within Germany.

Applicants should send a cover letter with name, address, e-mail and telephone number, their current CV, a research proposal not exceeding ten double spaced pages, and two letters of recommendation from academic advisors. Applicants should indicate how much time they would want to spend at the HBS and when they would like to start their tenure. Applications should be addressed to:

Hans Boeckler Foundation

c/o Dorothee Schmitz

Hans Boeckler Strasse 39

D-40476 Duesseldorf

Germany

Empire State College of the State University of New York Harry VanArsdale Center LS seeks candidates for a new Director of Academic Support Services position, as part of a major new initiative to establish comprehensive student skills assessment and academic support services at the college’s regional academic centers across NYS

The Director of Academic Support Services reports to the center dean and is responsible for managing and providing effective academic skills assessment and support in the areas of college reading and writing, quantitative skills, information literacy, critical thinking, independent learning, time management and study skills. The Director works closely with the Office of Academic Affairs and the college-wide team of academic services directors to design resources and delivery of programs. The Director also works closely with the center dean, student services professional staff and faculty in developing and managing programs and services, and using college technology resources to support and track, the delivery of services and their outcomes.

Specific responsibilities are:

1. Coordinate academic skills assessments for all entering and continuing students.
2. Develop and coordinate the center’s academic skills support services.
3. Assess program effectiveness.
4. Serve as center liaison to the Office of Academic Affairs and contribute to the development of the college’s student learning outcomes assessment and quality review initiatives.
5. Other responsibilities at the discretion of the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree required. Significant experience with academic support services in higher education; excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills; excellent computer skills; ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve, collaborate, to work both independently and as part of a team; and, finally, significant experience with adult learners, trade unionism and worker education.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate preferred. Experience with innovative academic programs for adult learners and trade unionists strongly preferred. A candidate with a demonstrated interest in providing academic support services in a non-traditional higher education, trade union or labor movement setting is also preferred.

Download full job description here.

To apply online, go to esc.edu/jobs

The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Penn State University invites applications for the position of founding Director, Center on Labor Rights in a Global Economy. This position is open to a senior (Professor or Associate Professor) faculty member and begins August 2010.

The Department plans to establish a Center on Labor Rights in a Global Economy and welcomes applications from qualified candidates to serve as the Center’s first director. Applicants should have a strong research background in issues related to global labor rights, including decent work, child labor, forced labor, and/or labor standards. Applicants should also possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, a research and teaching record commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, potential for external funding, and administrative and leadership skills necessary to build a successful research center. A prospectus on the Center is available on request from address below.

The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations is a multidisciplinary department with a large undergraduate program, a strong residential Masters of Science in HRER program, and a fully-online Masters of Professional Studies in HRER. The Department has existing strengths in employment relations, human resources, comparative employment relations, and work and family.

Electronic submission of applications is strongly preferred. Send applications consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and a writing sample to pfc2@psu.edu. If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Paul Clark, Professor and Head, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, The Pennsylvania State University, 133 Willard Bldg., Box LSER, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by November 15, 2009, will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 http://humanresources.ext.wvu.edu/employment/specialist_cewd__ilsr

Faculty Employment Opportunity!
Extension Specialist

Institute for Labor Studies and Research 
Extension Assistant Professor – Leadership Theory and Practice

ASSIGNMENT LOCATION: 
WVU Extension Service
Community, Economic and Workforce Development
Institute for Labor Studies and Research
Knapp Hall
Monongalia County, West Virginia

Closing Date:
Applications are currently being reviewed until the position is filled.

Brief Description:

The Institute for Labor Studies and Research <http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/depts/cewd.htm>  (ILSR) mission is “to support and strengthen the trade union movement, to improve labor-management relations, to promote social justice within unions, and to enhance labor’s role in the community.” This mission is “accomplished by providing university-quality programs of teaching, research, and service for labor organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels.” This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching educational programs for the labor movement, conducting union and workforce-related research, and providing service to labor organizations, union members, and other clients of the Center for Community, Economic, and Workforce Development (CEWD). The Extension Specialist is expected to take an active role in all ILSR initiatives and will have an emphasis in leadership theory and practice. This position will report to the ILSR Program Leader.
Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct teaching, research, and public service programs in identified priority areas.
• Deliver curriculum, programs, and resources that meet the needs of the labor community in accordance with ILSR’s mission.
• Collaborate with local, state, and national labor organizations to determine leadership training needs.
• Integrate research-based knowledge into the development and implementation of ILSR programs.
• Conduct research and evaluate the results of teaching, research, and service in terms of measurable impacts and outcomes.
• Serve on the ILSR program team and support its statewide program initiatives such as summer programs, conferences, short courses, and research and service efforts.
• Assist labor constituents in developing community coalitions.
• Design and implement issue education and awareness for local, state, and regional labor organizations and appropriate community partners.
• Conduct activism and volunteer recruitment programs for labor organizations and, where appropriate, their community partners.
• Develop leadership capacity among union and community leaders to support ILSR programs.
• Serve as a liaison between ILSR and the state’s central labor councils.
• Serve in various capacities within ILSR as needed or required in support of ILSR’s mission.
  

• Ability to meet travel demands of position.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights.
• Demonstrate a combination of strong technical and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting on a variety of projects while completing work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organizational structure, functions, duties, and responsibilities of labor unions and labor organizations.
• Ability to travel extensively (within the state and regionally) to represent ILSR.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, e-mail, desktop publishing, network software, and any other computer programs needed to perform within the job description.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment with internal and external personnel who have varied discipline backgrounds.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to answer inquiries, provide information, and deliver curriculum in various settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information contained in the daily course of work.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Required to take and pass the WVU Driver’s Safety Training exam.
• Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings and perform duties of the position.
  

• Salary range for position is $55,000 – $62,000.
• Salary will be commensurate with professional qualifications.
• This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track position with the West Virginia University Extension Service.
  

• 401k Retirement program with employer matching
• Annual Leave (24 days annually)
• Sick leave (18 days annually)
• Paid holidays (12+ days annually)
• Workers’ Compensation
• Optional benefits:
• o Group Health, Life, and Accident insurances
• o Disability Insurance
• o Optional pre-tax benefits:
• + Child care
• + Dental care
• + Supplemental retirement programs
• + Vision care
• o Tuition Waiver (6 credit hours per semester)
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Moving expense reimbursement
• There are several additional programs and privileges.
  

1. A cover letter indicating the position that you are applying for outlining experience and qualifications;
2. Resume or curriculum vitae of academic training and professional experience of all academic work using the suggested format that could include the following information:
   

• Date(s) of employment
• Supervisor(s) names
• Contact information
  

1. A list of three references (including address, e-mail, phone, and fax numbers) who can reflect on the applicant’s professional strengths.
2. All application material, excluding transcripts, must be sent in electronic submissions and must be received before closing date in Word format.
3. Transcripts: official undergraduate and graduate by hard copy.
4. Send to EHRRecruitment@mail.wvu.edu.
5. NOTE: All application material must be received by closing date or the individual will not be considered for the position.
   

The American Association of University Professors has an immediate opening in its Department of Organizing and Services for an organizer who will concentrate on new faculty organizing.

Salary range of $50 - $59,000, generous benefits package.

This is a one-year appointment for a position requiring a willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Position is open until filled. Applicants may send resumes by e-mail to podos@aaup.org  or by regular mail to Search Committee, Department of Organizing and Services, AAUP, 1133 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036.  No phone calls, please.

Complete information may be found at:  http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/about/employ/default.htm#dos

 

Assistant Professor-Dept. of Labor Relations, Law & History – Ithaca, NY

The ILR School at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Labor Relations, Law, and History to begin August 2010. Applications are encouraged from Ph.D. candidates who will be completing their degrees prior to this date, as well as those who have completed their doctorates during the previous three years. Applicants should have research and teaching interests related to Labor Relations broadly defined, a Ph.D. in a relevant social science or professional discipline, and very strong research and teaching potential. Preference will be given to candidates willing and able to teach the department’s introductory level course on contemporary U.S. collective bargaining.  

The ILR School is the world’s leading college focused on work, employment, and labor issues. Information about the ILR School is available at www.ilr.cornell.edu. Faculty in its Department of Labor Relations, Law, and History (formerly Collective Bargaining, Labor Law, and Labor History) include leading scholars from a number of disciplinary backgrounds who study a broad range of issues related to labor and employment. Information about the department is available at www.ilr.cornell.edu/academics/cb.html.

Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests, a vita, writing samples, and three reference letters to:

ilracademicrecruiting@cornell.edu (Please specify "Labor Relations position" in the subject line)

or

Office of Human Resources
Search Committee for Assistant Professor - Labor Relations
103 Ives Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3901

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2009. Inquiries about this position should be directed to Prof. Alex Colvin (email to: ajc22@cornell.edu).

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.

 

National Employment Opportunities with
California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee

CNA/NNOC, the fastest growing union in the nation, represents over 85,000 registered nurses across the country, and has earned a national reputation as the leader in the fight for Single Payer-Universal Healthcare. As one of the most militant and innovative unions in the United State, CNA/NNOC is also known for its leading role in beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s anti-union initiatives in 2005, and as a pioneer in winning legislative patient protections and collective bargaining contract that have set new standards for Registered Nurses across the nation.

Rose Ann DeMoro, the Executive Director, sits on both the AFL-CIO Executive Council and Executive Committee. She has been named as one of the top leaders in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare Magazine, and is widely recognized as one of the most dynamic union leaders in America. The CNA/NNOC Board of Directors is made up of working Registered Nurses from around the country, who play an active role in all campaigns.

If you have a strong belief in single payer healthcare, union organizing, safe patient care, and developing RN leaders as workplace, political and social activists please send your resume to Pilar Schiavo, CNA/NNOC’s National Staff Recruiter, at pschiavo@calnurses.org or fax to 510-663-2771. For questions please visit www.calnurses.org or call Pilar at 510-663-1681. PLEASE NOTE: These positions are primarily located in the Midwest, South and Southwest and require the ability to travel extensively and relocate. Women and people of color encouraged to apply.
 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Worksafe, a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting occupational safety and health through education, training and advocacy, seeks an experienced professional with initiative and passion for advocacy work in the area of occupational safety and health and remedies for injured workers.

Experience with occupational safety and health, toxics, workers’ compensation, labor law, and public health policy is required. Other minimum qualifications include:   MPH, JD (member of California Bar), or equivalent professional experience; exceptional analytical, research and oral/written communication skills; program management experience; strong supervisory skills; demonstrated fundraising skills and ability to network and promote organizing efforts.

Worksafe focuses on eliminating all types of workplace hazards and workplace-created toxic hazards that impact at-risk communities in California. We advocate for protective worker health and safety laws, for using 'green chemistry' to create healthy and 'green' jobs and for effective remedies for injured workers. Worksafe supports a network of health and safety activists and strives to empower California workers and their representatives to better protect the California workforce. The network is a coalition of labor and community groups, individual workers, occupational safety and health and other professionals, environmental justice advocates and other interested persons. The Worksafe Law Center is a legal services support center. It focuses on California's most vulnerable workers by providing advocacy, technical and legal assistance, and training to legal services programs throughout California who directly serve California’s most vulnerable low-wage workers.

TO APPLY, please submit a cover letter to Jeremy Smith, Worksafe Search Committee, stating why you are interested in this job along with your resume, via email to: worksafe510@yahoo.com. Applications accepted until May 30, 2009, or until position is filled.  For more general information about Worksafe, see www.worksafe.org.
 

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS MASSACHUSETTS (AFT MA), AFT, AFL-CIO

TITLE:   EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Reports to:  President, AFT MA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  The Educational Policy and Program Director shall have as her/his primary function assisting the President and Executive Board in the development of AFT MA policies on educational issues and in the development of strategies to implement these policies.  The Director will engage in research to support the AFT MA in program development and implementation.  The Director will develop position papers on educational issues and assist in their dissemination.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

•    Represent AFT MA on educational issues in interactions with various agencies and at public forums.
•    Research education laws to create a comparative state by state file for use by lobbyists, negotiators and AFT MA management team.
•    Monitor state and national education policy and law.
•    Research best practices and maintain a file for use by lobbyists, negotiators and AFT MA management team.
•    Assist lobbyists and negotiators on educational issues.
•    Maintain a resource directory on education issues and programs.
•    Work with the President to develop AFT MA professional development and professional practice programs.
•    Disseminate research information to local leaders.
•    Coordinate educational issues activities among locals, AFT MA and the AFT.
•    Develop state wide programs to assist teachers.
•    Do other duties as assigned by the President. One duty will be to represent AFT MA at the meetings of the Boards of Early Childhood and Care, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Higher Education.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   College degree, knowledge of educational issues and teaching as a profession, excellent organizational skills, excellent writing skills (writing sample will be required), ability to speak well in public, ability to work well with diverse groups. Experience in the field is preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

   The position includes a generous salary and benefits package in accord with the collective bargaining agreement with the AFT MA Professional Staff Union.

Membership in the AFT MA Professional Staff Union is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
 
AFT MA is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline for application: June 11, 2009.

Please send a resume to:

    Thomas J. Gosnell, President
    AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO
    38 Chauncy St., Suite 402
    Boston, MA 02111
    c/o Sara Beth Walker

 

UNITED STAFF UNION - GRADE 9
EDUCATION COORDINATOR II
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Salary Range: $65,923 – $98,890
Job Code:  U909
 
DUTIES:  This position is responsible for designing and conducting online and classroom education programs as assigned and for developing and/or revising training curricula and other materials. The Education Coordinator II maintains the department’s curriculum library and develops and implements a variety of education and scholarship programs for AFSCME activists, leaders, and staff.  Assists national union or affiliate members in identifying training objectives and to plan training programs.  In some cases, trains affiliate activists and staff to conduct training programs. Creates, modifies and revises program materials to address specific needs. Includes appropriate examples, role-play scenarios, exercises, case studies, and discussion questions. Field tests new material and seeks feedback from participants to refine curricula and materials. Provides follow-up training in the field for participants in training programs when appropriate. Coordinates AFSCME scholarship programs as assigned. Provides assistance with affiliate strategic planning and other facilitation, as assigned. Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on all activities that can be incorporated into departmental summaries. Collects data, writes and edits departmental and program reports as requested. Coordinates logistical arrangements associated with educational programs when necessary. Assists with nationally targeted organizing and political action campaigns as needed. Performs other related work as assigned. This position is based at AFSCME Headquarters and will report to the Assistant Director of the Department.
 
REQUIREMENTS:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in education, training or any equivalent combination of education
and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Thorough knowledge of adult teaching and learning techniques. Knowledge of labor unions and the associated training of activists, leaders, and staff. Ability to develop training curricula and conduct training presentations in a variety of settings. Ability to select or develop appropriate teaching materials. Ability to use all forms of multi-media visual aids. Ability to use computer and associated software, including web-based applications. Ability to develop work plans, work with minimal direction and execute projects effectively within a prescribed plan of action. Ability to meet deadlines, measure progress, and evaluate program effectiveness. Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Experience in union organizing. Travel is required and extensive.  Evening and weekend work required.
 
Please submit bids to <Debbie Hill dhill@afscme.org> in the Human Resources Department.
 
Posting Date:    February 9, 2009
Closing Date:     February 23, 2009


 

UNITED STAFF UNION - GRADE 9
FIELD EDUCATION COORDINATOR II
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
LOCATION: CENTRAL REGION
Salary Range: $65,923 - $98,890
Job Code:  U1009
                                                                            
DUTIES:   Plans, coordinates, schedules and conducts all assigned education and training programs; develops program content; develops and/or orders materials. Works with affiliates or staff to develop education plans. May train affiliate activists and staff to conduct training programs. Creates, modifies and revises program materials to address specific needs. Includes appropriate examples, role-play scenarios, exercises, case studies, and discussion questions. Where appropriate, provides follow-up training in the field for participants. When necessary makes logistical arrangements associated with educational programs.  May include determining attendance figures, arranging for meeting and sleeping rooms with hotels/motels, selecting menus and meal services and requesting audio/visual and other equipment needs. Reconciles billing statements and approves for payment. For new/special courses, researches subject area, writes outline, and prepares/produces materials to be used.  May integrate material from existing programs and curricula.  Field tests new material and seeks feedback from participants to refine curricula and materials. Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on regional activities, which can be incorporated into departmental summaries.
 
REQUIREMENTS:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five to seven years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: thorough knowledge of adult teaching and learning techniques, thorough knowledge of labor unions and the associated training of activists, leaders, and staff.  Experience in union organizing and/or representation work. Ability to develop training curricula and conduct training presentations, ability to select or develop appropriate teaching materials, ability to teach in a variety of settings, ability to use all forms of multi-media visual aids.  Must be able to use a computer and associated software. Must possess the ability to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.  Work is performed in an office environment, as well as in the workplace, training facilities, and in the field.  Must be able to drive and observe performance in conducting visits in workers’ homes.  Travel is required and extensive.  Evening and weekend work required. Conducting a mock training is part of the interview process.  A valid driver’s license is required.
 
Please submit bids to <Deborah Hill dhill@afscme.org> in the Human Resources Department.
 
                      
Posting Date:  February 9, 2009
Closing Date:  February 23, 2009                                                              

UNITED STAFF UNION - GRADE 10
ONLINE EDUCATION SPECIALIST
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Salary Range: $71,347 – $107,022
Job Code: U1109
                                                                            
DUTIES:  This position is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the Union’s online education programs. The position focuses primarily on the AFSCME Leadership Academy’s online learning programs. In addition, this position coordinates the Education Department’s other web-based activities, which include the learning management system (LMS), web-based tool kits, and union’s curriculum library. Plans, designs, and evaluates online modules and training materials for the AFSCME Leadership Academy. Coordinates the use of the department’s Learning Management System to support and track AFSCME learners. Coordinates work flow processes related to instructional design of online modules and training materials. Seeks input of subject matter experts to develop and modify online modules and training materials. Develops training materials for both classroom and web-based learning. Converts existing classroom material to an online or blended delivery format.  Serves as an instructor for online and classroom training programs. Promotes use of online education programs to affiliate leadership and other International Union departments. Provides assistance to affiliates and other departments with the development of online training programs.  Designs and updates departmental web pages. Keeps informed of current and emerging instructional design technologies, and issues related to online teaching and learning. Serves as an advisor to management on the effective use of web technology in the planning, development, presentation, and evaluation of training and all educational programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in education, training, instructional design, curriculum development, web development and seven to ten years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:  Experience creating online modules and training materials. Strong web authoring skills in HTML and knowledge of Articulate or Dreamweaver, with broad knowledge of web-based online learning and other web design software and new media applications. Advanced capabilities with Microsoft products (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.), Internet, Adobe PhotoShop and/or Illustrator, Flash.Experience with learning management systems. Familiarity with the principles and practices of graphic design. Competency to work with subject matter experts or trainers to produce online modules. Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and design, and an in-depth understanding of issues related to online teaching and learning. Knowledge of adult and popular education theory and practice. Demonstrated ability to work independently in moving projects from concept to launch and meet project quality expectations. Ability to collaborate and work well with staff at all levels and in a team environment.
 
Please submit bids to <Debbie Hill dhill@afscme.org> in the Human Resources Department.
 
Posting Date:    February 9, 2009
Closing Date:     February 23, 2009

Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

Assistant Professor

Michigan State University
School of Labor and Industrial Relations
Labor Education Program

Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Full-Time, Annual (12-month) Appointment

The Labor Education Program at Michigan State University met the changing education and training needs of Michigan workers, their unions and workplaces for over 50 years. Currently, we provide both credit and non-credit courses, certificate programs, workshops and conferences to workers and union members; union leaders, activists and staff; joint labor-management committees; the wider workplace education, workforce and economic development communities; and in some cases to the Michigan community at large. We also are involved in a diverse set of research and writing activities touching on labor, employment relations and the world of work.  

The Labor Education Program has an outstanding opportunity for a flexible labor educator to join the faculty as a full-time Assistant Professor in the tenure-track system. The ideal candidate will have initiative, interest in newly emerging labor areas, as well as a passion for labor education.

Responsibilities:
1.    Determine opportunities for new outreach programs  in labor relations
2.    Develop and maintain working relationships with state AFL-CIO, local and national unions and other constituency groups
3.    Develop curricular formats and materials for new and existing educational programs (workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.)
4.    Teach new and  existing labor education outreach programs in core areas such as leadership development, steward training and collective bargaining
5.    Successfully promote and market labor education programs
6.    Engage in both scholarly and applied research and publication
7.    Considerable travel, including overnight stays, is required
8.    Opportunities to teach graduate and undergraduate labor relations courses may be available

Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates will possess:
•    A terminal degree in labor relations or related discipline (PhD, EdD, JD)
•    Proven ability to develop and promote labor education programs
•    Proven ability to effectively teach working adults
•    A track record of scholarly research and publication
•    Experience working with the labor movement

Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in any of the following topic/expertise areas is desirable.  Topics/ areas include, but are not limited to:
•    Emerging Forms of Labor Organization and Labor Movement Strategy
•    Global/International Political and Economic Context
•    Immigration
•    Labor Movement Strategy
•    Race, Class, and Gender

Salary:  Competitive
To Apply:   Applications should be submitted by February 10, 2009.  Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline.  MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer.  MSU is committed to achieving excellent through cultural diversity.  The unviersity actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.  Applications who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must provide documentation evidence employment authorization in the United States.  Application should refer to positions 38-287 (Assistant Professor – Labor Education Program).   Cirriculum vitae and application should be sent to:  Professor Dale Belman, Search Committee Chair, School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University,429 S. Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI  48824-1032; Email:  drdale@msu.edu