The Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences is committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion, and success of our diverse faculty, staff, and students. The office is recruiting for the role of Associate Vice Chancellor, Integrative Research.
UC San Diego seeks in the Associate Vice Chancellor for Integrative Research an inspirational scientific leader with a deep research background and proven administrative experience to work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators within the Health Sciences and beyond, fostering excellence in research and discovery, enhancing faculty recognition and distinction, and promoting multidisciplinary research activities. The Associate Vice Chancellor will work closely with a broad community of stakeholders to envision and achieve Vice Chancellor’s strategic goals that align with UC San Diego Health Sciences’ future plans and tripartite mission.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, the Associate Vice Chancellor is responsible for developing and implementing a cross-disciplinary research strategy across Health Sciences in order to foster a stronger scientific environment. As the Vice Chancellor’s primary representative in matters related to fundamental and non-clinical trials research, the Associate Vice Chancellor works in close partnership with campus and University offices to provide guidance on emerging trends, extramural funding opportunities, and issues related to the research infrastructure. The Associate Vice Chancellor serves a critical role of fostering a diverse community of scholars who push the boundaries of scientific discovery that will not only advance the academic biomedical community but also transform the lives of patients locally and nationally.
The Associate Vice Chancellor will use their broad and diverse leadership skills to operate within a highly complex organization; that includes collaborating in close partnership with Health Sciences leadership. The incumbent will also foster strong relationships with senior campus administrators at UC San Diego, University of California System, and a diverse set of faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will represent Health Sciences and UC San Diego effectively; build strong relationships with internal and external constituents, and be an effective advocate for the University.
The academic appointment is expected to be at the Full Professor level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Series will include Ladder Rank and In-Residence. A link to the full descriptions of each series is listed below:
Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf