Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ucop.edu\/academic-personnel-programs\/_files\/2025-26\/policy-covered-july-2025-scales\/t24-a.pdf<\/a>. The current full-time base salary range for this position is $94,500 \u2013 $197,700. \u201cOff-scale\u201d salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time:\u00a0100%
Anticipated start: Spring 2026
Position duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance<\/p>\n
Job #JPF05290
Institute for Research on Labor and Employment\/ VC Res Organized Research Units \/ UC Berkeley<\/p>\n
APPLICATION WINDOW<\/p>\n
Open date: March 6, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.<\/p>\n
POSITION DESCRIPTION
\nUC Berkeley Labor Center Overview<\/p>\n
The UC Berkeley Labor Center, at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), UC Berkeley, conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center\u2019s curricula and leadership training serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders. The Labor Center carries out policy-relevant research on topics such as job quality and workforce development and works with unions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. The Labor Center provides an important source of research and information on unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers, and the public. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact, high-visibility organization and to work with a nationally recognized team of researchers, policy analysts, and educators. We have nearly 40 diverse staff members.<\/p>\n
Position Overview<\/p>\n
The UC Berkeley Labor Center seeks a Director of the Center\u2019s Technology and Work Program to oversee, develop, and conduct research, policy analysis, and training related to rapid technological change in the workplace. The goal of the Program is to ensure that AI and other digital technologies benefit rather than harm workers \u2013 including the workers of color, women, and immigrants who are often on the frontlines of experimentation with emerging technologies. The Director will also supervise research staff, fundraise, contribute to organizational leadership, and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.<\/p>\n
Department:\u00a0https:\/\/irle.berkeley.edu\/<\/a> QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent international degree<\/p>\n Additional qualifications (required at time of start)<\/p>\n Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent international degree and at least ten (10) years of professional experience<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n Master\u2019s degree or equivalent international degree and at least eight (8) years of professional experience<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n PhD or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience.<\/p>\n Preferred qualifications<\/p>\n Master\u2019s degree or higher in Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Geography, Information Science, Computer Science or Engineering, or related field APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Curriculum Vitae \u2013 Your most recently updated C.V. Reference requirements<\/p>\n 3- required (contact information only)<\/p>\n Apply link: https:\/\/aprecruit.berkeley.edu\/JPF05290<\/a> ABOUT UC BERKELEY<\/p>\n UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with\u00a0UC Regents Policy 4400<\/a>\u00a0and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d<\/a>). These values are embedded in our\u00a0Principles of Community<\/a>, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.<\/p>\n The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.<\/p>\n For more information, please refer to the\u00a0University of California\u2019s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0University of California\u2019s Anti-Discrimination Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the\u00a0UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality<\/a>\u00a0prior to submitting their letter.<\/p>\n As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and\/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.<\/p>\n Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any\u00a0final\u00a0administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.<\/p>\n JOB LOCATION<\/p>\n Berkeley, CA; Eligible for 3 days remote work<\/p>\n
Unit:\u00a0https:\/\/laborcenter.berkeley.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBasic qualifications (required at time of application)<\/p>\n
\nTen (10) years of experience in research and policy analysis
\nThree (3) years of experience directing or otherwise providing high-level leadership on research and policy analysis
\nAt least five (5) years of supervisory experience
\nAdvanced knowledge of trends in workplace technologies, their impacts on workers, and response strategies
\nKnowledge of the major stakeholders working in the tech and work area, both in California and nationally
\nExcellent research skills, and experience conducting mixed-methods research
\nExperience with fundraising
\nAdvanced writing and communication skills, geared toward policy research
\nStrong collaboration skills, including experience working with academic researchers and stakeholders such as unions, worker centers, government officials, policymakers, and others
\nExperience with making presentations to a range of audiences and ability to publicly represent the program and Labor Center
\nEstablished record of publishing research and policy reports<\/p>\n
\nDocument requirements<\/p>\n
\nCover Letter
\nWriting Sample #1 \u2013 Research or policy writing on any labor-related issues
\nWriting Sample #2 \u2013 Research or policy writing relevant to tech and work issues<\/p>\n
Help contact: laurel.lucia@berkeley.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
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