Research Director The Williams Institute | Los Angeles, California The Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law seeks a strategic, passionate, and experienced scholar to serve as its new Research Director. The incoming Research Director will join the leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy at a crucial moment in time and will be positioned to impact the Institute for years to come. Building upon the preeminent work of the Institute, the Research Director will help ensure that facts — not stereotypes — inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBTQ community at the state, local, national, and international levels. The Institute’s early years established a commitment to interdisciplinary research that thrives today, as the Institute continues to be a leader in producing research as a tool for public policymaking. Working at the powerful intersection of research and impact, the Institute has become an important, well-known, and respected leader in this space. The incoming Research Director will embrace the Institute’s mission and commitment to impact, independence, and innovation through the bolstering of the Institute’s diverse research portfolio and significant external engagement. An experienced strategist and skilled manager with a strong track record of research excellence, the Research Director will address several key priorities, including: Develop the Institute’s research portfolio to maximize impact on law and policy;Build and sustain strong external relationships by effectively communicating the Institute’s work with a variety of stakeholders;Facilitate and coalesce the Williams Institute's diverse group of research programs;Supervise, support, and empower Williams Institute scholars and researchers. The search committee strongly welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. It will consider the factors below when evaluating candidates for this important leadership role. A successful candidate should possess many of the following characteristics: PhD (preferred), EdD, JD, or master's degree in a relevant discipline (for instance, MPP and MPA);Established research record with a minimum of 10 years of policy-relevant research. Research on LGBTQ people, people of color, transgender people, women, people with disabilities, children, youth, or people of low socio-economic or marginalized status is encouraged. At least 5 years of experience leading teams focused on initiatives or projects that use research to inform public policy;Experience conducting research related to LGBTQ people or other marginalized communities;Experience conducting research related to people of color and approaching research through an intersectional lens that includes race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity;Knowledge of current LGBTQ-related law and policy issues;Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and management skills;Powerful communicator and careful listener who effectively engages and inspires stakeholders and colleagues;Understanding of the LGBTQ and social justice funding landscape and a track record of securing contracts and/or grants;Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical issues to non-expert audiences and share research results in a way that resonates with community groups, practitioners, and policymakers;Ability to assist with budget preparations, drafting grant proposals, and writing reports. The expected compensation range is $180,000-$215,000. The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes research and travel support. This is a year-round, non-tenure track position. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be submitted below. To be ensured full consideration, please submit a letter of interest — including a diversity statement — and curriculum vitae.Tim McFeeley is leading this search with Jaime Morgen. APPLY NOMINATE contact Jaime Morgen Full Description