MacArthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions; Internal

Position overview

Salary range: The endowment payout of approximately $65,000 annually will support the chair's efforts in research, teaching, and service and further the mission of the home department and the campus.

Open date: August 26, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

This recruitment is open to active University of California, Davis Academic Senate Associate and Full Professors as well as Cooperative Extension Associate and Full Professors.

The holder of the Mac Arthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions will either be:

The individual will specialize in the general area of climate solutions with distinguished scholarship that is nationally or internationally recognized.

The term of the Mac Arthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions is five years, with no option for reappointment.

The endowment payout of approximately $65,000 annually will support the chair's efforts in research, service, and teaching (if applicable), and further the mission of the home department and the campus.

It is expected that the selected individual will advance on time through the faculty ranks on the basis of their scholarly activities, teaching (if applicable), and University and public service.

In addition, as holder of the Mac Arthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions, the individual is expected to:

• Engage in research and other scholarly activities focused on the areas outlined in the research proposal.
• If an Academic Senate member, advance on time through the faculty ranks on the basis of their scholarly activities, teaching, and University and public service; teach a regular course load in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs of the home department or graduate group (teaching may not be bought out using endowment funds).
• If a professor of Cooperative Extension, extend knowledge and information, perform research -- especially applied research and creative work -- professional competence and activity, and University and public service. Engage in education and extending knowledge to external stakeholders focused on the areas outlined in the research proposal.
• Perform service, provide leadership, and otherwise be fully engaged in activities of the home department, school/college, and/or University.
• Comply with the UC Davis Faculty Code of Conduct and the Principles of Community.
• Enhance the academic and intellectual life of UC Davis.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Academic Senate member at the level of associate professor or full professor, or an associate professor or full professor of Cooperative Extension.

Specialization in the general area of climate solutions with distinguished scholarship that is nationally or internationally recognized.

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Research Proposal
  - Written proposal outlining how the endowed chair funding will support meaningful contributions to the field of Climate Solutions. Proposal must be submitted using the Mac Arthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair Research or Scholarship Proposal template
• Authorization to Release Information Form
  - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035:
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