DIRECTOR
CRITICAL RACE STUDIES PROGRAM
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW


The School of Law at the University of California at Los Angeles is accepting applications for the position of Director of the Critical Race Studies Program. The appointment is renewable on a year to year basis.  Download pdf of job announcement. 

The Critical Race Studies (“CRS”) Program includes both an academic specialization and a set of programmatic interventions dedicated to understanding the relationship between race and legal institutions. The CRS Program is offered for law students who are interested in advanced study in race and law, critical race theory, civil rights, public policy, and the intersection of race with other legal practice areas. The course of study -- as well as extracurricular symposia, lectures and activities -- emphasizes students' mastery of five areas: history, theory, comparative subordination, doctrine and practice. Students who successfully complete the Program requirements earn a certificate of program completion with their J.D.

The CRS Director is responsible for organizing a wide range of programs and projects for CRS students and faculty, including assisting in the development and implementation of new research and education programs; planning conferences and speaker series; providing support for CRS student recruitment, admissions and retention; working with students to promote intellectual development as well as career opportunities; and developing and enhancing links between the CRS Program and community organizations dedicated to racial justice, the civil rights bar and the broader legal community. The Director develops and monitors the budget; engages in fund-raising and coordinates fund-raising activities; supervises student administrative assistants; prepares all necessary reports; and assists in the selection of the CRS Teaching Fellows; and provides support for the Fellows’ projects. The Director also teaches one CRS course every year, supervises independent study projects, promotes and supports student research and develops and promotes externships for CRS students. The Director will report to the Dean of Programs and Centers, the Faculty Director of the CRS Concentration and the CRS Administrative Committee.

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor degree is required. Legal experience in civil rights law setting, public policy development, academic settings, nonprofit organizations or community advocacy is also preferred. Skill in assisting students in developing career opportunities in traditional and emerging areas of civil rights law as well as non-traditional uses of the Juris Doctor degree. Skill in providing academic counseling to students in both in individual and group settings. Management level experience and skill in program review and development, institutional assessment processes, and inter-unit coordination. Skill in effectively interacting and communicating both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, student groups, the legal community and with individuals or groups of various social, cultural, ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and constituencies. Skill in creative problem-solving. Excellent oral and written skills to prepare and present professional workshops, panels, presentations, and related materials. Skill in setting priorities and experience in managing multiple projects in a demanding environment. Skill and experience in the use of web-based platforms for project development, assessment, and outreach. Experience in developing and managing budgets and executive reports.
The School of Law is an equal opportunity employer with a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty.

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Please send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for at least two references to:

Edna Sasis
Office of the Dean
UCLA School of Law
385 Charles E. Young Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476

Email applications can be sent to sasis@law.ucla.edu or be faxed to (310) 825-7147.


Applications are due by Friday, September 16, 2011 and will be considered on a rolling basis.