Executive Chair, Pharmacology — Strategic Dept Leader

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 285,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks a Chair of Pharmacology to drive a strategic vision for the department and advance groundbreaking research across basic sciences and pre-clinical programs. The leader will collaborate with senior academic leaders to align curriculum, research goals and educational programs with institutional standards.

The incumbent will oversee educational and research growth, mentor faculty, and manage resources, advocating for scientific programs and external funding

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Academic credentials qualifying for appointment as Professor in the ladder-rank series with tenure; rank and tenure status determined by qualifications.
• An internationally recognized, active research program with a sustained record of independent NIH or comparable extramural funding.
• A distinguished record in research, teaching and mentoring, and demonstrated administrative or leadership experience.
• A track record of building vigorous, competitive research programs and recruiting and developing faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, collegially, and to build durable relationships with faculty, staff, students and leadership.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience in a research-intensive environment, preferably in basic science.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a strategic vision for the department's scientific direction.
• Recruiting, retaining, mentoring and developing outstanding faculty, trainees and staff.
• Overseeing the department's finances, operations, personnel, space and research infrastructure.
• Advocating for department resources using evidence and scenario planning.
• Supporting faculty in securing sustained funding from federal, foundation, industry and philanthropic sources.
• Overseeing the quality of pharmacology teaching across programs.
• Promoting mentorship and interdisciplinary learning for students and junior faculty.
• Fostering collaboration across departments and industry partners.
• Representing the department to the Dean's office and external community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic vision

Fundraising ability

Education

Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent

Ladder-rank appointment with tenure qualifications

NIH or comparable extramural funding track record

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks a Chair of Pharmacology to drive a strategic vision for the department and advance groundbreaking research across basic sciences and pre-clinical programs. The leader will collaborate with senior academic leaders to align curriculum, research goals and educational programs with institutional standards.

The incumbent will oversee educational and research growth, mentor faculty, and manage resources, advocating for scientific programs and external funding