University of California, Davis

The University of California, Davis seeks an internationally recognized leader to serve as Director of the UC Davis Foods for Health Institute (FFHI). As Director of the FFHI, responsibilities include (1) providing leadership and organizational support to the research, outreach and extension efforts in the area of Foods for Health on the Davis campus; (2) interfacing with faculty offering undergraduate and graduate curricula related to the Foods for Health program; (3) establishing and maintaining contact with scientists working in the optimization of Foods for Health at other institutions, and (4) leading efforts to obtain extramural funds to support research and key programmatic outreach activities that are contained within the Foods for Health program. The Director of the FFHI also will be responsible for: (5) developing and implementing short and long-term plans for integration of innovative research in nutrition and health on other UC campuses and into Cooperative Extension programs throughout the state; (6) providing leadership and prioritization of, and expanding funding for a FFHI competitive grants program; (7) providing statewide leadership for the distribution of information related to foods, nutrition and health through conferences, short-courses, workshops, and publications; and (8) providing leadership in communicating with stakeholders about food production, nutrition and health. As Professor and Director, the incumbent is expected to conduct teaching, research and outreach in the area of sustainable Foods for Health. Information regarding the Foods for Health Institute, with respect to its vision, goals, and structure can to be provided by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. 

The Director will report to the Lead Dean (Neal Van Alfen, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) for matters relating to the FFHI.   The candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction. For additional information about the University of California, Davis, please see the following website: http://www.ucdavis.edu/.

Qualifications:

The Director must hold a Ph. D. or equivalent in a field relevant to one or more fields that support the Foods for Health Institute, have outstanding leadership and administrative experience, an excellent record in teaching, research and extension/outreach activities. Demonstrated ability to initiate, coordinate, conduct, and/or participate in research and educational programs in the area of Foods for Health is needed.  The Director position requires demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals representing a diversity of academic backgrounds, interests and positions both within and external to the University of California. Demonstrated skill in obtaining extramural funds is expected.

Application Process:

Applicants should apply on-line at http://recruitments.caes.ucdavis.edu  and submit a curriculum vitae, including publication list, three relevant publications, a statement of teaching and research interests, a statement describing vision and leadership experience, and the names, addresses (including e-mail and telephone numbers) of five references.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Carl Keen, Search Committee Chair, e-mail clkeen@ucdavis.edu, telephone: 530-752-6331.  Inquiries regarding the application process should be directed to Linda Bentley, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean's Office, University of California, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616, telephone (530) 754-0629, email lkbentley@ucdavis.edu. The position is open until filled, but to ensure consideration, applications should be received by February 29, 2008.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community.  We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.