Part-Time Labor Educator - College of Law

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Labor Educator is a part-time, specified-term position running from the date of hire through September 30, 2027. The role carries out 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 position revises existing occupational safety training materials, schedules workshops with community organizations, recruits trainees, and conducts educational presentations. It also gathers trainee data and evaluations to track progress toward grant deliverables. The role is expected to maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the University’s commitment to welcoming and respectful environments. The Labor Educator teaches non-credit, off-campus labor education classes; revises curricula and instructional materials appropriate for adult learners; plans and schedules classes and recruits participants; and develops and maintains relationships with labor, faith, community, and industry organizations serving Iowa workers. The full job description, including technical competencies and desirable qualifications, is available by contacting the listed representative.

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 non-credit labor education classes held off campus 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 training and educational presentations for adult workers on worker 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 campus community and uphold its commitment to welcoming and respectful environments.