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Endowed Professorship in Neurosurgical Research **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Position overview

Salary range: INTERNAL RECRUITMENT TO UC DAVIS ONLY. The Endowment title provides additional funding to current UC Davis academic appointees. The additional funding may support the endowed professorship holder in areas of teaching, research, and service directly related to the purpose of the endowment.

Application Window

Open date: September 3, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 holder of the Endowed Professorship in Neurosurgical Research will be a senior faculty member in the Department of Neurological Surgery whose specialty is in the area of scientific research relevant to neurosurgical patient care and whose distinguished scholarship is nationally recognized.

The initial term of the Endowed Professorship in Neurosurgical Research is for five years, with the option of reappointment per regularly established University procedures for endowed chair/professorship appointments (APM 191, UCD 191).

Individuals selected will hold an appointment at a minimum level of 51% in the Department of Neurological Surgery and will be expected to contribute to a culture of collaboration and collegiality both within and beyond the department.

The endowment pay out will support the chair’s efforts in research, teaching and service and further the mission of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the campus.

It is expected that the holder of the endowed chair will advance at least normally through the faculty ranks on the basis of his/her scholarly activities, teaching, University and public service.

In addition, as the holder of the Endowed Professorship in Neurosurgical Research you are expected to:

• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities focused in the area of neurosurgical research.

• Teach the equivalent of one course a year to the next generation of researchers and clinicians, including medical and graduate students and post-doctoral students and fellows.

• Conduct research on basic scientific discovery or technology development with the potential for clinical translation into brain-directed therapies likely to improve the outcome of patients with neurosurgical injury or disease. The holder will perform service to the Department of Neurological Surgery and the broader community in which it is situated.

• Provide leadership in the area of neurosurgical injury or disease and be fully engaged in activities in the Department of Neurological Surgery.

• Enhance the academic and intellectual life of the campus as a whole.

This is not a change in Title opportunity. For full position description and to apply, visit: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06664

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must be a current senior faculty in the UC Davis Department of Neurological Surgery at minimum of 51%. To qualify for appointment as the endowed professorship holder, candidates must hold a faculty appointment in the School of Medicine. Successful candidates have interests and demonstrated aptitude/accomplishments in the area of scientific research relevant to neurosurgical patient care and whose distinguished scholarship is nationally recognized.

Candidates will be screened for record of research excellence and current faculty status.

Additionally, candidates will be reviewed for:
• Research on basic scientific discovery or technology development with the potential for clinical translation into brain-directed therapies likely to improve the outcome of patients with neurosurgical injury or disease.
• Ability to provide leadership in the area of neurosurgical injury or disease.
• Ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • 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.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06664

Help contact: jaten@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

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Job location

Sacramento, CA