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Academic Administrator/Director of UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program

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Academic Administrator/Director of UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program
University of California Los Angeles



Requisition Number: JPF05815


The UCLA Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH; https://coeh.ph.ucla.edu), housed in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, seeks to fill an Academic Administrator position for the Director of the UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program (LOSH; https://losh.ucla.edu).
LOSH is an innovative, nationally recognized center for worker health and safety education, technical support, leadership development, and worker-engaged research to inform workplace, community, and policy interventions. LOSH is active in the acclaimed Occupational Health Internship Program. LOSH programs are based on principles of health equity, adult learning, social and environmental justice, worker engagement, and capacity building. Since 1978, UCLA LOSH has collaborated with labor unions, community organizations, employers, academic researchers, students, government representatives and health professionals to fulfill our mission. UCLA LOSH is an integral component of the COEH, connecting academic and community partners to advance worker health. LOSH also collaborates with faculty and students affiliated with the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE; https://irle.ucla.edu) where LOSH is located. The LOSH Director reports to the Director of the COEH and collaborates with the IRLE to ensure streamlined administrative procedures.
The LOSH Director is responsible for all administrative and programmatic leadership for LOSH. A significant portion of the LOSH budget derives from extramural funds, and the Director is responsible for identifying new opportunities to expand program initiatives and for oversight of all current contract and grant-funded programs in Southern California and throughout EPA Regions IX and X. The Director develops strategic plans, identifies and pursues new sources of federal, state, foundation and other funding, ensures compliance with terms and conditions of awards, and supervises a diverse staff of 10-20 people.
The Director also develops curricula and educates workers and community members on emerging occupational health and environmental justice issues, teaches interdisciplinary academic courses, and mentors academic students in fieldwork and research activities. The Director responds to requests for technical assistance and research from worker organizations, collaborating with faculty and students to support community-engaged research to inform workplace, community and policy interventions.
The Director also serves on university and community advisory boards and develops and presents research and policy reports in professional, community and public policy arenas to inform policy decisions.

The Director holds a non-tenure track academic appointment in COEH at a rank commensurate with level of experience and qualifications. Potential to pursue teaching opportunities and an adjunct faculty appointment in an academic department is based on qualifications and interest.

UCLA and COEH welcome and encourage diversity and seek applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Those with a commitment to supporting diversity and equal opportunity and with experience working with underserved populations are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree or demonstrate equivalent field experience and scholarship. All application materials must be submitted via UCLA Academic Recruit (https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF05815). The position will remain open until November 16, 2020. Requests for information should be sent to the "Help" contact.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
  • Curriculum Vitae - most recently updated CV
  • Cover letter should address your vision for collaborative initiatives to promote worker health equity
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion
  • References - Contact information for 3 references required, 3 additional references optional
    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct


    To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF05815


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


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    UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

    UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

    The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

    The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

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