TLCEE Director Apply now to TLCEE Director Job #JPF09784
American Indian Studies Center / Institute Of American Cultures / UCLA
Position overview Position title: TLCEE Director
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,663 to $113,367 (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t34.pdf)
Application Window
Open date: October 1, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 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.
Position description
The Tribal Learning Community and Education Exchange (TLCEE) Program's primary objective is to increase educational exchange and learning between tribal communities and UCLA by mutual sharing of knowledge, developing strategic policies and initiatives that address contemporary tribal issues and by promoting greater recruitment, participation, and retention of indigenous students in higher education. Under the general supervision of the Director of the American Indian Studies Center (AISC) and the Vice Provost for the Institute of American Cultures, the TLCEE Director will be responsible for a range of functions to ensure the success of the TLCEE Program and its mission. Those functions include short and long-term planning, financial management, program development,outreach, community engagement, and student advising. The Director will report to the TLCEE Steering Committee and the AISC Director. The TLCEE Director will coordinate with other stakeholders as needed, including the Department of American Indian Studies, UCLA Extension, the Native Recruiter in Undergraduate Admissions, the Coordinator of the American Indian Recruitment (AIR) program, and community-based partners on activities of the program.The Director will develop the strategic direction and goals of the program, create the annual operating budget with sensitivity to expanding TLCEE resources through donor cultivation and grant opportunities, and ensure there is a consistent and positive presence in local and regional Tribal Communities.The Director will teach two courses for the fiscal year to UCLA students through the American Indian Studies Department. The Director will oversee the programming of on-line courses offered to the community through UCLA Extension, including decision-making regarding courses offered and coordinating with UCLA extension and lecturers hired to teach these courses.The Director will conduct outreach visits to Southern California high schools to work with Native students, sharing information about their options for college, the how to prepare for applying to college while still in high school, the application process. One of the most important aspects of this work is to develop relationships, help students see and understand themselves as potential college goers, and to provide information and support throughout the process.The percentage breakdown of the position will be split between administrative and teaching:70% administrative and 30% teaching for the entire fiscal year. Qualifications include a terminal or top degree in the appointee’s field, e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity. In the field of Nursing and related activities, for example, the M.P.H., M.N., or M.S. may usually be accepted as a top degree.Qualifications Basic qualifications Qualifications include a terminal or top degree in the appointee’s field, e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity. Additional qualifications Demonstrated experience working with tribal nations or communitiesPreferred qualifications Preferred teaching experience in higher education.Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Contact information for at least three professional referencesApply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09784 Help contact: pmellado@aisc.ucla.eduAbout UCLA 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. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/apm/apm-035.pdf.For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.Job location Los Angeles, CA
