Part-Time Labor Educator - College of Law

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, specified-term position runs from the date of hire through September 30, 2027. The Labor Educator will conduct grant-funded training for adult workers in local communities across Iowa and the Quad Cities on worker safety in extreme temperatures and chemical hazards/hazard communication. The role includes revising occupational safety training materials, coordinating workshops with community organizations, recruiting trainees, and delivering educational presentations. The educator will also collect trainee data and evaluations to track progress toward grant deliverables. The position teaches non-credit, off-campus labor education classes; revises replicable curricula and instructional materials for adult learners; plans, schedules, and recruits participants for classes; and develops and maintains working relationships with labor, faith, community, and industry organizations serving Iowa workers. The educator is expected to maintain effective, civil, and respectful relationships with the University of Iowa community and support welcoming and respectful environments. This regular salaried position is located in Iowa City, Iowa. The role requires travel and work on weekends and evenings. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The successful candidate must disclose conviction history and complete a criminal background check and credential/education verification; five professional references will be requested later in recruitment.

Requirements

Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience teaching interactive educational programs with adult learners and producing educational materials.
Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research relevant to workers and their organizations.
Prior educational program coordination experience.
Demonstrated commitment to working with, and ability to relate to, workers and their organizations.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Willingness to travel and work weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with workplace safety topics, such as occupational health and safety, occupational medicine, and OSHA law and standards.
Direct experience in collective bargaining, labor/employment law, and/or worker representation.

Responsibilities

Teach non-credit, off-campus labor education classes on occupational safety and health topics.
Revise existing labor education materials, including replicable curricula and instructional materials appropriate for adult learners.
Plan and schedule off-campus non-credit labor education classes across Iowa and the Quad Cities, and recruit participants.
Develop and maintain working relationships with labor, faith, community, and industry organizations serving Iowa workers.
Conduct grant-funded training and educational presentations for adult workers on safety in extreme temperatures and chemical hazards/hazard communication.
Gather trainee data and evaluations to track progress toward grant deliverables.
Maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa community and uphold welcoming and respectful environments.