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ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility). Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, as assigned.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

Disciplines in this cluster include:

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. The instructor shall meet the minimum qualifications required for the discipline, consisting of: Master?s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication; OR Bachelor?s in any of the above AND Master?s in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English; OR the equivalent.
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility). Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. The instructor shall meet the minimum qualifications required for the discipline, consisting of: Master's in psychology; OR Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work; OR the equivalent
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert.  Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member?s contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.  

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via  in person, online,  correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services or a Designee, the Curriculum and Catalog Specialist performs a variety of specialized work related to the operations and functions of the District?s curriculum services and the development and publishing of the college catalog.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the District curriculum process. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the District curriculum records of instructional programs and course documents. 
2. Maintain and update records related to District curriculum files and related data according to established procedures. Assist faculty with course and program codes, and provide divisions with listings of course and program data for review purposes.  Serve as liaison to the Chancellor?s Office for curriculum matters.
3. Coordinate with Admissions and Records and Articulation to ensure course and program data integrity.
4. Serve as liaison and technical resource to the Curriculum Committee; assist in the preparation of the agenda and materials; develop and recommend timelines; update curriculum and academic program websites; attend meetings and take minutes.  Submit curriculum changes to the District governing board for approval.
5. Review and edit curriculum documents and course outlines as appropriate; review new and modified programs of study and make recommendations as necessary; assure compliance of District Board policies and Title V regulations; train and assist faculty and staff in completing on-line course outline forms.  Train and support faculty in use of curriculum management system.
6. Assist administrators, faculty, and others with research of course and program data, State and local rules, and regulations and policies as directed.  
7. Plan, organize and coordinate the preparation of the college catalog; establish and meet timelines; maintain currency of information in the catalog.   Serve as editor for the college catalog.
8. Provide updates on Title V regulations to divisions, administrators, faculty, and staff; compare and contrast changes to Title V regulations and make appropriate adjustments to materials and other resources as required. Maintain files of District Course Outlines of Record: provide copies to students, faculty, and staff as requested. 
9. Provide technical assistance to faculty and staff for programs including student learning outcomes and program review.
10. Prepare various reports as required by state agencies, administrators, faculty, and others regarding courses and classes offered by the District.
11. Assist Instructional Services Manager in the development and maintenance of class schedule; serve as primary backup for this responsibility.
12. Serve on committees as assigned.  Attend regional meetings and other workshops related to curriculum and articulation.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Associate?s Degree from an accredited institution. 
2. Knowledge of and proficiency in the utilization of standard office productivity software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), personal computers, and the internet.
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
4. Type at 50 wpm.
5. Passage of the College's clerical skills tests.
6. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution. 
2. Two years working with information systems used to support curricular functions and instructional programs.
3. Knowledge of California Education Code, Title V and Chancellor?s Office procedures.
4. Knowledge of the Chancellor?s Office Curriculum Inventory system, the Program and Course Approval Handbook, Title V Regulations and related District policies and procedures. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment. 
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is a 12-month full time classified position.  May include evening and weekend duty.

1. Row 13 on the classified salary schedule.
2. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance as accorded per CSEA agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

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Please send a resume and cover letter outlining experience to Hannah Hembree ( ). Applications solely submitted through LinkedIn will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: $95,000 - $105,000/ year

Location: Chicago

Job Description:

Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC is a nationally recognized employment, whistleblower, and civil rights firm that represents people. Our mission is to end workplace injustice and champion civil rights.

We are hiring a full-time litigation paralegal to handle calendaring, filing, discovery, motion practice, and trial work in state and federal courts. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Demonstrated excellence in litigation paralegal skills including calendaring, filing, discovery, bates labeling, gathering and organizing client documents, fact investigation, organizing case files, tracking and recording billing and expenses, client communications, and attorney communications
• Outstanding attention to detail and written work product
• Ability to manage time independently and work remotely
• Proficient with using law firm software: Microsoft 365, Clio, Slack, Claude, and OneNote

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of excellence handling Plaintiff's side employment, whistleblower, and civil rights paralegal work, or comparable experience
• A record of empathy for workers' challenges and fighting for justice in and out of court

What We Offer:

• Unlimited paid time-off
• All Western District of Texas Federal Court holidays are automatic paid days off (approximately 10 days per calendar year)
• 401(k) with matching at 2%
• 100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees
• Disability insurance Time and a half for any hours worked over 40 in any workweek
• The freedom and flexibility of fully remote work – the ability to do nationally important work, but also spend quality time with your spouse, kids, dogs, cats, and chickens
• A team committed to performing beyond expectations
• A platform for your personal and professional growth

Offices: Los Angeles; New York

Overview:

Our client is seeking associates with 3–6 years of litigation experience to join its litigation practice. The team handles complex disputes across multiple industries, including business litigation, white collar defense, consumer protection, employment, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, intellectual property, patent matters, and privacy/data security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Manage discovery and case preparation
• Take and defend depositions
• Interview witnesses
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Prepare and argue motions
• Assist with trial preparation
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of litigation experience (trial exposure preferred)
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Experience drafting motions and handling depositions
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample (2–3 pages authored solely by the applicant)

About the Firm:

Our client is a national professional services firm providing integrated legal and consulting services to clients ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 businesses across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, entertainment, technology, and real estate. The firm has offices across California, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston.

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist!

Are you passionate about helping children gain independence in their daily lives? Do you love working in a one-on-one setting where therapy is fun and exciting? Do you want an optimal work-life balance? Are you looking for competitive pay and an abundance of opportunities for growth?

Do you want to be paid to PLAY?!

If so, we want YOU on our team!

OASIS Pediatric Therapy is a purpose driven company with strong core values, that believes in doing what’s right, and not solely the bottom line. We are searching for a motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with a commitment to commute a radius of 20 miles from the job posting site.

About the Role:

As a Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist, you’ll bring therapy into the comfort of a child’s home—where real-life skills are learned best! From improving fine motor skills to enhancing sensory processing, you’ll empower children to reach their full potential in everyday activities. Occupational Therapists seek out the origin of delays or limitations for children, birth to 18 years. An OT will assess and treat children's gross and fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, social development, and mastery of self-care routines and activities of daily living.

We serve the beautiful state of Colorado. All our therapists have the freedom to decide the specific locations within the State of Colorado which they serve, as well as the days and hours they work. We do offer telemedicine options for families under specific circumstances. All employees must be located in the State of Colorado upon start date.

What You’ll Do:

Evaluate, assess, and treat children with a variety of developmental needs

Use creative, play-based therapy to build life skills and confidence

Work closely with families and caregivers to integrate therapy into daily routines

Provide compassionate, one-on-one support in a familiar home setting

Write letters of medical necessity for durable medical equipment

Collaborate with a team of passionate healthcare professionals with clear and timely communication – including other therapists, assistants, service coordinators, translators, and office administrators

Refer clients to resources as necessary, including learning about resources and assisting clients to be successful in accessing appropriate resources

Maintain HIPAA compliance with all communication

Attend mandatory staff meetings and other optional social gatherings to stay up to date on all policies and procedures

Celebrate every milestone—big or small!

Additional Information

Documentation Requirements

· Evaluations/notes/discharges are completed within 2 days of a visit

· Missed visit notes must be completed weekly according to the script

· All notes made by COTAs are co-signed by the supervising OT

License Requirements

• Current DORA and NBCOT license
• Complete state mandated continuing education as required by DORA
• Report to OASIS any DUI, misdemeanor, felony convictions or accusations
• Maintain CPR licensure

What We’re Looking For:

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) – Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited program

Pediatric experience (or a passion for working with kids!)

Strong communication and family-centered approach

Creativity, patience, and a heart for making therapy fun

Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills and skills with Google tools

Ability to balance multiple schedules

Ability to start with at least 10 clients on caseload

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Motivated by a desire to serve

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Type:

• Full Time & Part Time (After school hours preferred if part time)
• $75.00 - $80.00 per visit
• $10 Supervisor and Cosign Compensation

Benefits (Full-Time):

o 401(k) and 401(k) Matching – available after 1 year of employment at full time status

o Health Insurance

o Dental Insurance

o Vision Insurance

o Life Insurance

o Paid Time Off

o Professional Development Assistance – we cover the cost of CEUs completed through OASIS

o Retirement plan

o Employee Referral Program

Why Join Us?

Flexible schedules—work-life balance matters!

Supportive team & growth opportunities

Competitive pay & benefits – including supervisor pay and annual stipend

The chance to change lives where it matters most—at home!

Ready to make a difference, one child at a time? Apply today and help kids thrive in their daily world!

OASIS Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We follow all CDC COVID recommendations and state guidelines.

Learn More:

• /careers or /oasispediatrictherapy

Position Overview

Join an excellent team of researchers dedicated to coming closer to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, that no child will die at the dawn of life. The QAI4Bio (Quantum AI for Biology) Lab led by Dr. Christoph Gorgulla within the Center of Excellence for Data-Driven Discovery in the Structural Biology Department of St. Jude seeks a skilled and highly motivated wet lab Scientist or Postdoc with experience in ligand discovery. Our research group is focused on developing state-of-the-art computational methods for ligand/drug discovery, using machine learning, high-performance/cloud computing, quantum chemistry and quantum computing. Our lab also includes a wet lab dedicated to experimentally verifying the computationally predicted results in real-world drug discovery projects. St. Jude was named #2 on Forbes America's Dream Employers 2026 ( ).

As a (wet lab) Scientist or Postdoc, you will play a pivotal role in our team. This position is at the frontier of drug discovery, focusing to a large extend on the experimental validation of protein-ligand interactions. We will be targeting proteins associated with a range of areas, including epigenetic regulation, cancer, and other areas. You will work on producing high-quality proteins, designing and performing binding assays by biophysical methods (SPR, MST, ITC, BLI) or Fluorescence-based (i.e. FP, TR-FRET) methods, and optimizing workflows for ligand discovery. Depending on your skills, you might also work on structural studies (NMR, X-ray, cryo-EM, …) and use the state-of-the-art core facilities and centers dedicated to structural studies at St. Jude. In your role as lab manager you will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the wet lab. Our lab is new, and you will be the first full-time team member in our wet lab. In addition, there is the “dry lab” where the computational/theoretical researchers will be located. 

In our lab, you will have the opportunity to lead collaborative projects, mentor junior scientists and students, and contribute to high-impact publications. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and you will closely work with our computational and other wet-lab colleagues to validate and experimentally verify the predicted hit and lead compounds. By working together in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple ligand/drug discovery projects and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and the world.

Preferred starting date: Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Leading the wet lab experiments of our ligand/drug discovery projects with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Protein Production: Express and purify target proteins of interest, predominantly using bacterial expression systems, and in cases needed insect, or mammalian systems. Ensure production meets quality standards for downstream structural and functional studies.
• Binding Assays: Design and execute ligand-binding experiments, with a focus on biophysical assays and fluorescence-based assays, but also including cell-based assays. Optimize assay conditions for robust and reproducible results.
• Wet Lab Leadership/Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the wet lab. Mentoring and training wet lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, and technicians. Oversee equipment maintenance and inventory of reagents.
• Identify, process, organize, summarize, review, and report relevant data.
• Interacting with computational team members (who will mostly identify the hit and lead compounds computationally).
• Manuscript preparation, submission, and the review process will be part of the responsibilities (under the supervision of the PI), ensuring that the lab’s findings are disseminated to the scientific community.
• Actively collaborate with interdepartmental teams, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex scientific challenges.
• Present research findings to internal and external audiences (e.g. conferences), contributing to the hospital’s mission of advancing pediatric research.

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. St. Jude is one of the best-funded research institutes in the US with an annual budget of over $2 billion per year ( ).

What We Will Offer You

Working at St. Jude is a remarkable experience in many ways, and you will be provided with many special perks.

• Mission and Purpose: At St. Jude, working is more than just a job — it’s a calling. Each member of St. Jude is united by a shared purpose: finding cures and saving children. In addition to the meaningful work you will undertake, we offer a range of perks to enhance your experience.
• Community and Belonging: St. Jude is like a warm family that welcomes you, to a large part because it is a Children’s hospital.
• The Best of Both Worlds – Industry and Academia: St. Jude provides academic freedom in research and industrial efficiency and resources. We have access to world-class shared resources/facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and funding, accelerating research productivity.
• World-Class Benefits: St. Jude offers a world-class benefits package ( ). Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, tuition assistance for continued education, and exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off.
• Professional Growth: You will have access to opportunities to enhance your professional growth in terms of scientific skills, soft skills, and your career (St. Jude has well defined career path).
• Diversity: St. Jude is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse scientific community, where everyone’s contributions are valued. More information is available here.
• Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary (depending on experience) comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent. Furthermore, in Memphis/Tennessee, there is no income tax.
• Personalized Guidance: Dr. Gorgulla is committed to providing hands-on mentorship tailored to your needs and career aspirations. Whether you are refining scientific techniques or soft skills, you will have his full support.
• Modern Buildings and Spaces: Our research group and wet lab is located in the newest building of the campus, the Inspiration 4 – Advanced Research Center, that cost of $400 million to construct. 
• Additional Perks: St. Jude offers many special perks, such as an on-site gym, an employee pharmacy, and many others. To learn more about the unexpected perks of working at St. Jude, visit our website at  Employer

  
  

  • St. Jude Named #2 on Forbes America's Dream Employers: Jude is a Top Employer for Women: St. Jude is also among the top 10 employers for women in the US:  Jude is a high school and college students’ top “dream employer”: According to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2018 Career Interest Survey:  .

  
  

  About Memphis

  
  

  St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Living in Memphis provides several unique advantages, including:

  
  

  • Breathtaking Nature: Memphis provides unique nature and scenery, such as the Mississippi (the largest river in the US) or Shelby Farms Park, with which 4,500 acres is one of the largest urban parks in the country. See   for more details.
  • Its Culture: It is for instance the home of Elvis Presley. See   for more details on the cultural aspects.
  • It’s Affordability: Memphis is one of the most affordable cities in the US, meaning the same income will bring you farther than in other places in the US (for more details, see  ).

  
  

  For a video with testimonials about how new St. Jude members experienced Memphis, see here: (depending on experience)

• St. Jude offers a generous moving allowance to cover your costs related to your move to Memphis.
• St. Jude provides temporary housing at reduced costs for several months after your move. 

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics or structural biology, drug discovery, or a related area.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please apply via LinkedIn and submit:

• Cover letter (PDF format, "FirstName LastName - CĹ.pdf", sent via LinkedIn Message)
• CV (PDF format, named as "FirstName LastName - CV.pdf", sent via LinkedIn Application System)

OPTIMUM CONSTRUCTION, INC. is one of New England’s foremost construction managers and general contractors with a broad portfolio of projects for commercial, corporate, healthcare, housing, and institutional clients.

Our culture is defined by our simple purpose – Build Better Relationships & Better Buildings. We believe taking the time to really know people (each other, our clients, our subs) to be the key behind creating value and leading projects that connect people in New England.

Our team is growing. Optimum is hiring a full-time Assistant Project Manager to help us continue this great work and serve as a key team member of the project team. This position will be responsible for assisting in leading project teams within the construction projects from the preconstruction and construction phase through closeout with the Project Manager. Duties include identifying clients' or stakeholders’ project needs and goals, creating detailed plans to successfully complete projects, and organizing and storing project reports and documents for the Portland, Maine office location.

Essential Functions

• Assist in total project responsibility, scheduling, safety, staff compliance, buyouts, pay applications, monthly job status meetings, and quality control.
• Assist in managing client relationships, project planning, project document management, and assist in leading weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Assume full responsibility for submittal logs and submittals, RFI logs and RFIs.
• Assist in reviewing change orders with the General Contractor and Sub-contractors.
• Assist in scheduling and/or facilitating the various project meetings.
• Have thorough knowledge of all major project issues and priorities.
• Keep superiors informed concerning the progress of the project and any issues that might affect the schedule, budget or status of the project.
• Assist in close out of the project.
• Maintain and complete site reports (during all stages of production).

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Project Management specific experience.
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the construction process and understanding of the specifications and field labor.
• Knowledge of the project management process and principles of scheduling and estimating.
• Strong skills in time management, communication, and the ability to work within tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all parties involved in the construction project, while handling difficult issues and/or personalities.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in using: Procore, Microsoft Word, Excel & Project.
• Ability to lead and accomplish Optimum’s objectives by maintaining and fostering a strong sense of personal responsibility and urgency.
• Ability to independently prioritize, make timely decisions and rapidly respond to changes and problems while using Optimum priorities and best practices as guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to adjust to changes in priorities and work plans.

Benefits

Optimum Construction Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance; 401(K) with company matching; Paid Time Off (PTO) earned plus company-paid holidays; professional development; and a collaborative, rewarding culture rooted in a set of Core Values that we believe results in shared success. To learn more visit, Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Optimum Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Applications and Submissions

Candidates can apply online or send a resume and letter of interest including job history and salary requirements.

If you’re not in the market, but you know of someone that would be a great fit, please share their name with us!

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit or follow @newmark.

The HUD Multifamily Sr. Analyst plays a critical role within the Underwriting Team, supporting FHA-insured multifamily transactions from application through closing. This position blends traditional loan processing responsibilities with analytical review, issue identification, and proactive deal management.

Under the general direction of the assigned Underwriter, the Analyst is responsible not only for coordinating and assembling complete HUD-compliant loan packages, but also for evaluating information quality, identifying risks and deficiencies, prioritizing workflow, and supporting underwriting decision-making. The role requires independent judgment, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to synthesize complex information across multiple third-party reports, borrower submissions, and HUD requirements.

This position is designed for a professional who wants to grow beyond execution into analysis, problem-solving, and ownership of deal readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Loan Application Management, Due Diligence & Analysis (75–80%)

• Coordinate the full FHA loan application process in accordance with HUD program requirements, FHA regulations, and Newmark internal procedures, progressing transactions to “ready-to-close” status.
• Receive, review, and complete initial setup of incoming loan applications and exhibit packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and HUD compliance.
• Analyze incoming borrower, property, and third-party information to identify inconsistencies, gaps, risks, or timing issues; proactively flag concerns and recommend next steps to the Underwriter.
• Coordinate workflow and deliverable preparation with Newmark’s Global Support Team, including assigning, reviewing, and validating support work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with HUD requirements and internal standards.
• Manage pipeline prioritization by evaluating deal readiness, required deliverables, and submission timing; maintain clean pipeline data including purging closed or inactive files.
• Actively participate in borrower, attorney, consultant, and internal conference calls; contribute substantively to discussions by understanding deal structure, timing constraints, and HUD requirements.
• Proactively obtain missing or supplemental documentation from Borrowers, Attorneys, General Contractors, lenders, and third-party consultants.
• Order and review HUD-required credit, compliance, and verification items for principals and entities (OFAC, SAM/EPLS, LexisNexis, VOD, SPC, etc.), escalating issues as appropriate.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for third-party reports; ensure consultants are fully briefed, deadlines are tracked, and deliverables are received as required.
• Review third-party reports at a high level (appraisal, market, environmental, PCNA, plans/specs) to identify missing elements, inconsistencies, or underwriting-relevant concerns prior to Underwriter review.
• Maintain accurate and accessible deal documentation using Newmark’s electronic filing and pipeline tracking systems.
• Track deal-level accounting, including availability of funds for third-party invoices; process payments timely and maintain a complete audit trail.
• Assemble and submit complete, well-organized loan packages for internal underwriting review and HUD submission within established turn-time expectations.
• Assist with HUD deficiency responses following Firm Application submission through issuance of Firm Commitment, including coordinating responses and tracking resolution.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of borrower and transaction information.

HUD Program Knowledge, Research & Quality Control (10–15%)

• Maintain working knowledge of FHA multifamily programs, MAP Guide requirements, HUD handbooks, Mortgagee Letters, and internal Newmark policies.
• Research HUD regulations and program guidance as needed to support underwriting, processing decisions, and issue resolution.
• Track HUD form requirements and expiration dates to ensure submissions remain current and compliant.
• Assemble and maintain documentation required for internal and external Quality Control reviews, including annual third-party QC audits.
• Apply regulatory knowledge to real-time deal issues rather than relying solely on checklist execution.

Team Contribution & Process Improvement (10%)

• Serve as an active member of the BPC Underwriting and Loan Coordination teams, supporting overall pipeline management and team efficiency.
• Provide targeted administrative or analytical support to Analysts and Underwriters as needed.
• Identify inefficiencies, recurring bottlenecks, or risk points in the underwriting and processing workflow; recommend process improvements.
• Participate in short-term initiatives focused on operational improvement, standardization, or HUD process enhancements.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional interaction with borrowers and third-party consultants.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned deals.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues early and escalate thoughtfully and clearly.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; comfort working within structured electronic filing systems.
• Team-oriented mindset aligned with company values and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in mortgage banking, real estate finance, underwriting support, or complex project coordination preferred.
• Prior exposure to HUD/FHA multifamily lending, commercial real estate underwriting, or due diligence is strongly preferred.
• Coursework or experience in real estate finance, appraisal, construction, mortgage banking, or communications is a plus.