Assistant/Associate/Full Professor or Professor in Residence - Basic Scientist in Dermatology
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: April 13, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, the Department of Dermatology is currently recruiting for a full-time basic research position in the series of Ladder rank or In-Residence at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank. Appointees to this position will be predominantly engaged in research, but also participate in teaching and engage in University and public service. This position may be 100% tenure track or a 50/50 appointment, in which case the position will be 50% tenure track and 50% In Residence. Professor In-Residence titles are intended to be used for individuals supported by non-State funds.
The successful candidate will be expected to excel at student teaching and inclusive mentoring, write and submit research proposals to government agencies to secure additional funding and will be expected to spend a minimum of 70% effort in research. Candidates shall have the ability to adhere to University policies and procedures and to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC Davis conducts a reference check on all finalists for tenured positions. The reference check involves contacting the administration of the applicant’s previous institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search for assistant/associate/full professor to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions with tenure or security of employment will be subject to reference checks.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Candidates must possess an MD and/or PhD in a relevant field of medical/biological science.
• Must possess an exceptional record of or potential for scholarship and publication in skin microbiome, and/or skin immunology.
• Must have a proven track record of or potential for using animal models of skin disease.
• An outstanding record of or potential for teaching, including national and international lectures.
• Demonstrated track record of or potential for being able to obtain extramural funding for research.
• Proven history of or potential for leadership and mentorship.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the teaching/training of students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, donors and industry partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active extramural research funding is highly desirable.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
Authorization to Release Information Form - “A reference check will be completed only if you are
selected as the first choice candidate. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form:
https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/your-resources/forms-and-checklists/forms/ARF.pdf
- 6-8 required (contact information only)
Help contact: bwon@ucdavis.edu
Campus Information
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

