Job Summary

The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity at the Dornsife School of Public Health is seeking a full-time Senior Community Researcher and Organizer for the Illuminating and Addressing Healthcare’s Role in Perpetuating Structural Racism (ISR) project, a three-year, multi-site initiative sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The ISR project intends to synthesize and build on existing research to clearly illuminate the historical roots of structural racism in the healthcare system and the modern-day structures, policies, and institutional practices that have resulted in and perpetuated structural racism and a culture of white supremacy. To accomplish this our team will: 1) Cultivate a diverse network inclusive of scholars, community members, organizers and activists, and healthcare practitioners engaged in antiracism efforts; 2) Develop a framework to understand structural racism in the healthcare industry and identify potential entry points for antiracism action utilizing systems science and organizing tools; 3) Translate and disseminate project learnings to key audiences through a collaborative, multimedia narrative strategy; and 4) Co-develop organizing tools that build power and agency towards accountability and policy transformation. These activities will produce a roadmap for future research, funding, and, most importantly, bold action towards dismantling structural racism in the healthcare industry.

The Senior Resident Researcher will (1) establish and nurture relationships with community members and context experts to elevate their voices in research endeavors, (2) co-lead the community engagement working group, ensuring partnerships are in alignment with the project’s research agenda and the lead center’s core values and objectives, (3) support the implementation of evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and tools that support the organization's mission and initiatives, (4) lead community-centered research initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders for effective and ethical data collection, and (5) contribute to the development of educational materials, reports, and publications based on research findings.

This is a hybrid position that requires in-office hours based on the project and PI needs. The office is in Philadelphia, PA. 

About the Ubuntu Center
The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity, Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University is a research and action center that unites diverse partners to generate and translate evidence, accelerate antiracism solutions, and transform the health of communities locally, nationally, and globally. The Center has four primary focus areas which include: 1) advancing transdisciplinary, antiracism population health research, training, and scholarship; 2) bridging relationships to build critical consciousness and power for health equity and racial justice; 3) expanding collective action for population health equity aligned with principles and practices of community organizing and social movements; and 4) strengthening capacity and sustainability to maximize our impact. Who we are and what we do embodies the South African principle “Ubuntu... I am because we are.” We believe that by working collectively, we will achieve a just future, free from systems of oppression, full of new possibilities through bold, collective action, and an equitable world in which all individuals and communities are healthy and thrive.

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree or Equivalent
• 3-5 years of directly relevant experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated kindness, compassion, integrity, and commitment to anti-racism and liberation-based approaches.
• Proven leadership in community-based participatory research and/or community organizing with a documented history of dismantling white supremacy and decolonizing research in academia and philanthropy.
• Courage and commitment to personal growth and self-discovery in anti-racist practices and methodologies.
• Extensive experience elevating the voices of community members and context experts in all spaces.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced/graduate degree in a relevant field preferred but relevant lived experience and expertise will also be considered.
• Very detail oriented, extremely organized, flexible, and comfortable with multitasking.
• Excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Team oriented and experienced in working with diverse groups.
• Can work independently and in a team environment and has demonstrated complex problem-solving ability.
• Can communicate with others in a supportive manner.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from a minimum rate of $47,490.00 to a maximum rate of $71,230.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. 

We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.

You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.