Black Studies Policy Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Posting Title:

Black Studies Policy Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jan 26, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

IUPRA seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Black Studies Policy to continue research pursuant to the mission of the Institute and the University.

This position is expected to last one year from date of hire, and is subject to renewal for an additional year.

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Responsibilities

• Assess the first amendment and constitutional implications of legislating the teaching and scholarly production of Black Studies.

• Determine the legal defenses to the teaching of Black Studies in Texas and in the United States more broadly.

• Consider the political contexts and administrative structures that facilitate or hinder the success of Black Studies work in higher education.

• Study the impact of Black Studies upon the academic and broader intellectual landscapes in Texas and the United States.

• Teach one course in the African and African Diaspora Studies Department per academic year.

• Report to the IUPRA Director and meet with faculty and staff in the Black Studies collective who have historical knowledge or contemporary experience related to these issues, and who are generally invested in the health of Black Studies as an institutional project.

• Meet with key stakeholders in the broader community to gather local, state or national contextualizing information.

• Collaborate with IUPRA staff, the IURPA Director and AADS faculty to produce short briefs and major reports within the topic area.

Required Qualifications

A Doctorate in Education Policy, a Juris Doctor in Law or a similar degree and expertise in higher education policy, received no more than three years prior to the start date. Experience conducting bill and legislation analysis and writing briefs, or drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with the Legislature, some knowledge of parliamentary procedure, and the ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as elected officials. Familiarity with the field of Black Studies.

Salary Range

$68,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• A list of 3 references with their contact information; at least one reference should be a current or former supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

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