Justice Propulsion Lab Specialist

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience in project or program delivery, student

development, education, research, or community work; an equivalent combination of education and

relevant experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated ability to organize complex work, manage deadlines, and bring projects to completion with

appropriate initiative and follow-through.

• Experience mentoring students or supporting participant learning, with respect for different backgrounds,

perspectives, and levels of preparation.

• A collaborative approach, willingness to share knowledge and credit, and ability to give and receive

feedback with respect and care.

• Strong writing, editing, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; ability to turn complex or unfinished content

into clear instructions and usable materials.

• Comfort with shared documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and project-management tools; discretion

with sensitive information and willingness to learn new methods.

Preferred experience

A master’s degree is preferred, particularly in education, instructional design, criminology, the social sciences,

or a related field. Additional preferred experience includes higher education, HBCUs, curriculum development,

research methods, evaluation, civil discourse, mediation, community partnerships, or grant-supported

administration. Experience with student organizations, digital storytelling, learning technology, or immersive

simulations is also welcome.

Schedule and campus life

This full-time position is based primarily on campus. The schedule is arranged with the Director around student

needs, the academic calendar, and the Lab’s program and meeting rhythms. Some early morning, evening, or

weekend work is required for events, student activities, and travel. Hours may be adjusted in coordination

with the Director and University policy. A shared weekly schedule, reliable student access, prompt

communication about changes, and clear coverage arrangements are expected.

Travel and professional growth

The work can take you beyond Nashville. Approved travel may include student conferences, community-based

learning, and regional and national partner visits, depending on project needs, available funding, and

University approval. You will help students prepare for these experiences and turn what they learn into followup work. The Lab offers room for creative experiments, intellectual curiosity, laughter, and professional growth

while helping build a national network around an HBCU’s ideas and students.

Application materials

Submit the following as a single PDF:

• A résumé.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages explaining what draws you to this work and to an HBCU research

lab.

• One example of a project or program you helped bring to completion. Describe your role, how you worked

with students or participants, and the result. A redacted work sample or short written project account is

welcome.

• Responses to the two prompts below.

Application prompts

We assess these responses for practical judgment, clarity, and care for students. Please limit each response to

one page.

• Prompt 1: Turn an idea into something people can use. Choose a concept you know well, from civil

discourse, constitutional literacy, conflict resolution, or your own field. Outline a 45-minute session for firstyear college students: the learning goals, the sequence of activities, the materials needed, and how you

would know students actually learned something.

• Prompt 2: Keep a project moving. A student research team is three weeks from a conference presentation.

One student has gone quiet, the data are incomplete, and the faculty mentor is traveling. Describe what you

would do in the first 48 hours and over the next two weeks, what you would decide yourself, and what you

would bring to the Director.

Be prepared to discuss your thought process during your interview.

Please submit complete applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled. Incomplete

applications, including those without prompt responses, may not be reviewed.

This is a grant-funded position. The Lab is actively pursuing additional grants and partnerships to extend

funding beyond the current award period. Continuation is subject to available funding and University approval.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of the University’s pre-employment screening. Fisk

University is an equal opportunity employer.