Energy Law and Policy Project Director, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
University of California Los Angeles
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Posted: 11-Oct-23
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4679642
Energy Law and Policy Project Director, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF08900
The UCLA School of Law is seeking a highly energetic individual with state and federal energy law and policy practice experience to serve as Energy Law and Policy Project Director for the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.
The Emmett Institute is dedicated to creating and advancing legal and policy solutions to climate change and other environmental challenges, and to training the next generation of leaders to address these issues. The program fosters informed debate and analysis to educate the public, policymakers, business leaders, and others on critical environmental issues. With the world undergoing a transition to clean energy, the Emmett Institute provides research to guide a path forward for government and industry and training opportunities for future leaders. Emmett Institute faculty are among the country's leading scholars of energy law and policy, advancing understanding of a range of issues related to the local and global legacy of fossil fuels and the future of clean energy.
The Project Director will contribute to law and policy-oriented service and teaching programs and projects as well as the Institute's research programs. The attorney will manage legal and policy work; develop and implement strategic research; supervise interns and volunteers; and perform other tasks in support of the Emmett Institute, as necessary. The Project Director will work at the direction of, and in collaboration with, the Emmett Institute executive director, deputy director, and co-faculty directors. Depending on their interests and other commitments, the Project Director may also develop and teach a course on topics related to energy law and policy. The Project Director may also develop opportunities for UCLA law students and UCLA graduate and undergraduate students related to the field.
The minimum requirements for this position include: A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; an excellent academic record; membership in the California Bar or the bar of another state; a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in the energy law and policy space with demonstrated experience in related legal, financial, and governance issues; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent project management skills; budget management skills; and demonstrated management, administrative, and organizational skills. The successful candidate for the position of Project Director will have significant experience and extensive contacts in the energy law and policy space.
This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track academic position with an expected start date of February 1, 2024. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. (See https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call; and https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/apm.) The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $122,000 to $172,000.
Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Please apply by submitting a pdf copy of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references, as well as a statement of contributions to diversity. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.
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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-e3a7505bdad3e047af8e594cbfb5267f
UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.