Racial Justice Educator

Brandeis University is seeking a Racial Justice Educator (RJE) for a temporary position. This role involves playing a critical role in developing and delivering workshops, lessons, seminars, and learning opportunities for faculty, staff, and students (both undergraduate and graduate). The focus of these educational initiatives will be on racial justice, unconscious bias, microaggressions, white privilege and fragility, solidarity and allyship, identity, prejudice, inequality, antisemitism, and the history and legacy of racism.

The Racial Justice Educator will also facilitate dialogue circles open to all. These circles aim to foster a welcoming space where participants can engage with each other as they learn anti-racist practices that contribute to the creation of an equitable and inclusive community.

Racial justice refers to the systematic fair treatment of people of all races, resulting in equitable opportunities and outcomes for everyone. As a Racial Justice Educator, you will provide tools, strategies, and resources for creating learning spaces conducive to discussions about race and ancillary issues. You will also offer cultural competency training to enhance the ability to teach students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

This role requires an understanding of the characteristics of white supremacy that can manifest in organizational culture that stems systemic and institutionalized racism and discrimination. Such characteristics can elevate the values, preferences, and experiences of one racial group above all others and can be damaging to both people of color and white people. The successful candidate will be expected to address these issues in the educational initiatives they design.

PART-TIME : Average 4-5 hours / week is anticipated, but not guaranteed. Will work on projects and initiative as assigned.

Job Description

Co-leads in developing a curriculum and learning experiences tailored to the Brandeis environment that focuses on racial and social justice, including antisemitism. The RJE will engage in a process of continual learning and program / process improvement to offer the best-in-class equity educational experiences for all participants.

Education requirements and additional information :

Undergraduate Degree (master's degree preferred) in a related field or work experience supporting DEI efforts in an educational institution (e.g., multicultural education, sociology, psychology, critical race and / or gender studies, disability studies, African and African American or other ethnic studies, anthropology, public policy, etc.)

3 years minimum work experience in education working with students or educators. Demonstrated understanding of, and support for, key precepts in DEI training, including critical race theory, feminism, queer theory, privilege, protected classes, micro-aggressions, antisemitism, etc.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning environment.

Disposition : A non-negotiable and essential element of this role is the demonstrated empathetic disposition toward supporting marginalized and minoritized populations in their struggle for full and equitable access and opportunity in education and society.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.