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Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine ** INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: January 31, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Mar 3, 2025 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 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is seeking a new Department Chair, with a strong commitment to teaching, research and service that will promote the success of all student communities and that will address the needs of our increasingly diverse state, faculty, and student populations. A key leader at the UC Davis School of Medicine, the new Chair will build on the success of prior leadership, leveraging the talents of a diverse faculty, staff, and students, to chart continued success and increase the national and international reputation of the department’s important research and educational endeavors.
The next Chair will inherit an exceptional foundation for the inevitable transformation of the Department into one that is nationally ranked and recognized for leading cutting-edge research and education. The department includes a strong array of competitive research programs. The research interests of the departmental faculty are focused on the fundamental molecular aspects of cell biology, gene expression, cancer biology, membrane biology, glycobiology, neurobiology, muscle physiology, human genetics, chemical, and structural biology, molecular imaging, and drug development. The Chair will maintain and enhance the success that the department has experienced over the past decade while driving innovation in the basic and translational science more broadly. UC Davis is also committed to expanding entrepreneurialism as reflected in the Aggie Square initiative led by the Office of the Chancellor with the City of Sacramento. The School of Medicine as an anchor tenant. https://aggiesquare.ucdavis.edu/
The Chair must be a compelling leader whose passion for the educational and research missions energize the faculty, students, and staff, focusing their efforts on a strategic vision of excellence in all missions. The Chair must also be a competent and prudent steward of the Department, guiding it through a changing scientific, healthcare, and social environment. Importantly, the Chair must be viewed by all stakeholders as a strong advocate for balancing the research and educational missions. He/she/they will promote a culture of institutional stewardship and transparency, including commitment to improved business operations, efficient and effective use of space, and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving strategies. The leader must also reflect the values of diversity, equity and inclusion which are strong principles at UC Davis.
The departmental mission is to conduct world-class research in biochemistry and molecular medicine. To excel in undergraduate, graduate, and medical education, and to serve the university through leadership in forums committed to graduate and professional school admissions and curriculum.
Academic Senate faculty member responsibilities include: clinical service in the area of specialty, as applicable; teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; conducting and producing scholarly work, clinical/translational research; a record of peer-reviewed publications; success in obtaining extramural funding, as applicable; and University service. All responsibilities will be further determined based on faculty series. This is not a change in title opportunity.
Qualifications
This position requires an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree. For MD applicants’ additional requirements include, board-certification and fellowship training as applicable to specialty, and must possess or be eligible for a California Medical License.
Qualified applicants must also possess academic credentials that qualify for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank at the University of California.
The ideal candidate will have a national reputation of successful research and research leadership – for example through leading an interdisciplinary research program, division or department – knowledge of national research trends, and a significant record of peer-reviewed scientific publications. Expertise in genomics or genetics, particularly in translational genomics and molecular medicine.
The ideal candidate will have a strong history of written and verbal communication with a track record of working in a matrix organization.
The individual will have strong interpersonal skills, the capacity to work collaboratively and effectively with others, experience managing space and financial resources, and an ability to inspire colleagues and staff to achieve excellent results. A track record of interdisciplinary collaboration, team management, and effective departmental leadership.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A forward-looking approach to advancing thematic diversity, research expansion, and clinical relevance within biochemistry and molecular medicine.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- 5 required (contact information only)
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About UC Davis
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