Georgetown University
Health Justice Fellow
Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Health Justice FellowLocated in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.RequirementsHealth Justice Fellow, Law Center - Georgetown University.
The Health Justice Fellow performs research, collaborates in writing for academic/professional/policy audiences, and helps to organize both public and private meetings among leaders in the fields of health policy, racial equity, and civil rights. The Fellow contributes to and supports an 18 month collaboration between Georgetown Law and the Urban Institute, aimed at crafting innovative legal strategies for ameliorating racial disparities in medical care and pursuing health equity more broadly. The Fellow's work includes legal and policy research; academic and policy-oriented writing, and building connections among health leaders, the civil-rights community, and public officials.Duties include but are not limited to:Organizing both public events and private meetings involving leaders in health and civil rights (events & meetings sponsored by the Georgetown Law/Urban Institute collaboration).Researching and writing for a variety of likely products, including issue briefs, blog posts, academic and professional articles, and op-eds.Communicating with the Georgetown Law/Urban Institute collaboration's advisory committee, with authors and speakers commissioned by the collaboration, and with other health leaders, civil-rights leaders, and public officials with whom the collaboration engages.Providing day-to-day administrative support for the collaboration's leaders at Georgetown Law and the Urban Institute.Liaison with the collaboration's counterparts at the Urban Institute.Work InteractionsThe Fellow's efforts support and enrich the above-mentioned Georgetown Law/Urban Institute collaboration, in pursuit of racial equity in the realms of medical care and health. The Fellow reports to the collaboration's director at Georgetown Law (Gregg Bloche) and coordinates with the collaboration's director at the Urban Institute (Brian Smedley, Senior Fellow at Urban). The Fellow will also receive support and some supervisory guidance from Yael Cannon (Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Health Justice Alliance Law Clinic). One or more research assistants report to the Fellow. In keeping with Georgetown University's teaching, research, and public service missions, the Fellow will have opportunities to give presentations to students, write for publication, and speak to broader public-policy-oriented audiences.Requirements and QualificationsJ.D. (or equivalent) required.Excellent analytic, writing, speaking, and social skills essential.Experience and/or demonstrated interest in a related field (e.g. health law and policy, civil rights) preferred.One year or more of professional experience in the public-interest or private sectors would be a plus, as would experience coordinating the efforts of multiple project participants.Work Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as
Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.EEO Statement:Georgetown University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law .Benefits:Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.To apply, visit
https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Health-Justice-Fellow_JR19306
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Health Justice Fellow performs research, collaborates in writing for academic/professional/policy audiences, and helps to organize both public and private meetings among leaders in the fields of health policy, racial equity, and civil rights. The Fellow contributes to and supports an 18 month collaboration between Georgetown Law and the Urban Institute, aimed at crafting innovative legal strategies for ameliorating racial disparities in medical care and pursuing health equity more broadly. The Fellow's work includes legal and policy research; academic and policy-oriented writing, and building connections among health leaders, the civil-rights community, and public officials.Duties include but are not limited to:Organizing both public events and private meetings involving leaders in health and civil rights (events & meetings sponsored by the Georgetown Law/Urban Institute collaboration).Researching and writing for a variety of likely products, including issue briefs, blog posts, academic and professional articles, and op-eds.Communicating with the Georgetown Law/Urban Institute collaboration's advisory committee, with authors and speakers commissioned by the collaboration, and with other health leaders, civil-rights leaders, and public officials with whom the collaboration engages.Providing day-to-day administrative support for the collaboration's leaders at Georgetown Law and the Urban Institute.Liaison with the collaboration's counterparts at the Urban Institute.Work InteractionsThe Fellow's efforts support and enrich the above-mentioned Georgetown Law/Urban Institute collaboration, in pursuit of racial equity in the realms of medical care and health. The Fellow reports to the collaboration's director at Georgetown Law (Gregg Bloche) and coordinates with the collaboration's director at the Urban Institute (Brian Smedley, Senior Fellow at Urban). The Fellow will also receive support and some supervisory guidance from Yael Cannon (Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Health Justice Alliance Law Clinic). One or more research assistants report to the Fellow. In keeping with Georgetown University's teaching, research, and public service missions, the Fellow will have opportunities to give presentations to students, write for publication, and speak to broader public-policy-oriented audiences.Requirements and QualificationsJ.D. (or equivalent) required.Excellent analytic, writing, speaking, and social skills essential.Experience and/or demonstrated interest in a related field (e.g. health law and policy, civil rights) preferred.One year or more of professional experience in the public-interest or private sectors would be a plus, as would experience coordinating the efforts of multiple project participants.Work Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as
Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.EEO Statement:Georgetown University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law .Benefits:Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.To apply, visit
https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Health-Justice-Fellow_JR19306
#J-18808-Ljbffr