Health Justice Fellow
 Georgetown University | |
life insurance, tuition assistance
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 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 May 02, 2025 | |
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Health Justice Fellow Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Fellowship Opportunity - Law Health Justice Fellow, Georgetown University Law Center & the Urban Institute Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a Fellow in Health Justice, to help craft strategies for furthering racial equity in health and medical care. The Fellow will work as part of a team, with collaborators from Georgetown Law and the Urban Institute, as well as national leaders in health policy and civil rights. Responsibilities will include writing for both policy-oriented and academic audiences, organizing public events and private meetings involving leaders in the health and civil-rights spheres, coordinating among this project's collaborators, and managing the project's website. Likely and potential written products will include blog posts and op-eds, issue briefs, and academic and professional articles. Challenges that this project will address include safeguarding the progress that's already been achieved, developing innovative legal remedies, achieving diversity among clinical caregivers, and empowering health care providers to address social determinants of disease. This Fellowship offers opportunities for individual and collaborative research, writing, and advocacy, as well as networking within the health policy and civil rights communities. In addition, the Fellow in Health Justice will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and seminars with other academic and clinical Fellows at Georgetown Law. This Fellowship is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as part of a grant to the Urban Institute and Georgetown Law for development of innovative legal approaches to addressing racial inequities in health and medical care. The Fellow will work most closely with Gregg Bloche (Carmack-Waterhouse Professor of Health Law, Policy, & Ethics), Yael Cannon (Professor & Director of the Health Justice Alliance Law Clinic), & Brian Smedley (Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute) but will collaborate with others at Georgetown, Urban, & elsewhere. The Fellow will serve for one year, beginning in summer or early fall of 2025. This position is hybrid. Requirements and Qualifications:
To Apply: Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, CV, two or more references, unofficial law or graduate school transcript, & a writing sample with the email subject line: "Health Justice Fellow Application. Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Pay Range Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $60,000 - $70,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Health-Justice-Fellow_JR19306 jeid-8de6c66c08461c449bcfffa916410820 | |