Senior Labor & Employment Law Education Associate - Senior Extension Associate - HYBRID

Senior Labor & Employment Law Education Associate - Senior Extension Associate - HYBRID

The Labor and Employment Law Program is based in New York, NY, within the Cornell University ILR School located at 570 Lexington Ave.

Position may be located in New York City, Buffalo, Ithaca, or other locations in New York State.

Our Focus :

LEL offers legal instruction and resources to employers / entrepreneurs, community and advocacy organizations, and individuals, including those with criminal records and others harmed by NYS’s former drug laws.

We provide training on the labor and employment law obligations of employers / entrepreneurs to ensure a just, fair and discrimination-free work environment and to increase the likelihood of success for new business owners.

Instruction also is provided to justice impacted individuals and communities to promote the social equity goals of NYS.

What you will do :

The Senior Labor & Employment Law Education Associate is responsible for teaching and curriculum development, including topics ranging from best practices in hiring people impacted by mass incarceration, employment rights of justice-involved people, equal employment rights, drug testing, wage and hour requirements, labor relations and human resource practices to hire and retain the best employees.

A lawyer in this position will collaborate with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to develop and deliver programs and services.

They also will evaluate and monitor the quality, impact, and outcomes of education, training, technical assistance, consulting and research activities of the program to ensure that it meets stated programmatic goals.

In this role, you will :

• Design curriculum and deliver labor and employment law training programs (in-person and remotely, as needed), including developing a broad range of legal education programs for varied and diverse audiences, working with colleges and universities, employers, social equity licensees, unions, community groups, advocacy and reentry organizations throughout NYS.
• Prepare instructional materials, guides, toolkits, articles, reports, and other resources for use in training, on websites, with stakeholders.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the training and resources.
• Remain current in the field Labor and Employment Law broadly defined, as well as the impact on labor and employment law throughout the US, as states decriminalize the use of hemp with high THC levels for medical and adult recreational use, while its use, manufacture, and sale violate the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970.

The Senior Extension Associate position is an academic, full-time, non-tenure track, term position with an initial appointment through June 30, 2024.

The position may be reappointed based on recommendations by the Director of the Labor and Employment Law Program and Associate Dean for Outreach, as well as available funding and work.

What we need :

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in a state or territory of the US.
• Five or more years of labor and / or employment law litigation experience.
• Demonstrated legal research and writing ability (law journal articles, legal briefs, research and program reports, informational brochures, policy briefs, instructional materials, etc.).
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills (oral, written, etc.).
• Five or more years of experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Minimum of one to three years’ experience developing and delivering educational programming to diverse audiences via multiple modalities, including in-person, print, and virtual programming.
• Travel within NYS will be required.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications :

• Three to five years of experience working with worker rights organizations.
• Familiarity and experience with developing cannabis law in NY and other jurisdictions.
• Experience in successful grant writing and grant management.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Admitted to the NYS bar.

ILR School provides a salary range of $108,000-$170,700 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply :

Application materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online : http : / / academicjobsonline.org / ajo / jobs / 26471

Employment Assistance :

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email [email protected].

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected].

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing [email protected].

EEO Statement :

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA / EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex / gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and / or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and / or marginalized identities to apply.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.