DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION STUDIES (ITS) - Internal to UC Davis

The Office of Research is conducting a search for the Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS). This position is open to tenured members of the UC Davis Academic Senate with appointment at the advanced associate or full Professor level and will be for 5 years at 75% time with the possibility of reappointment after a 5-year review of the unit and director. Apply through the UC Davis RECRUIT online system by 3/28/2025.

Full Scope of Work Link: https://ucdavis.box.com/s/061k85rljy8ksyq29g13qd4q93ovdk9j.

For informal discussions on any aspect of the position or your potential application, please contact Office of Research; HR Analyst Satti Kaur at satkaur@ucdavis.edu

General Description:

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research and/or designate, the Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) will provide leadership, vision, and advocacy for sustainable transportation. ITS is the leading university center in the world on sustainable transportation and manages large research initiatives on energy, environmental, and social issues. It is home to more than 60 affiliated faculty and researchers, 120+ graduate students, and has a budget of $20 million with all of its affiliated centers. ITS has a strong commitment not just to research but to interdisciplinary education and engagement with government, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

Summary Qualifications and Experience:

* Tenured Academic Senate appointment at the advanced associate or full Professor level at UC Davis.

* PhD, or equivalent degree, in civil and environmental engineering, urban planning, or a closely related discipline

* Distinguished track record of scholarly publication and teaching

* Demonstrated leadership, management or administrative ability, ideally with prior experience in overseeing multi-faceted, interdisciplinary research enterprises within a university environment

* Experience with building synergistic relationships with state, and federal agencies, private foundations, and industry-based research funding organizations

*Understanding of transportation-related political, policy, and protocol issues and familiarity with decision makers in relevant federal, state, corporate and non-profit organizations

Application Procedure and Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, for full consideration, please submit your letter of application by 3/28/2025. Please submit the following electronically at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07018 :

* Curriculum Vitae

* Cover Letter

* Statement of Research (about 2 pages)

* Vision for ITS and relevant past administrative experience (about 2 pages)

* Statement of Contributions to Diversity (1-2 pages)

* Authorization to Release Information

* Tenured Academic Senate appointment at the advanced associate or full Professor level at UC Davis.

* PhD, or equivalent degree, in civil and environmental engineering, urban planning, or a closely related discipline

* Distinguished track record of scholarly publication and teaching

* Demonstrated leadership, management or administrative ability, ideally with prior experience in overseeing multi-faceted, interdisciplinary research enterprises within a university environment

* Experience with building synergistic relationships with state, and federal agencies, private foundations, and industry-based research funding organizations

*Understanding of transportation-related political, policy, and protocol issues and familiarity with decision makers in relevant federal, state, corporate and non-profit organizations

Experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships among stakeholders and partners in university, industry, government, public and non-profit settings

Oral and written communication, presentation, and public speaking skills to represent UC Davis in public forums as demonstrated by a clear and confident communication style

Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as demanded by business needs

Demonstrated ability to successfully engage in philanthropic fundraising activities needed to support the mission of ITS

Experience developing appropriate, sustainable business models that optimizes resource allocations, meets short-and long-term goals within budget, and maintains financial stability.

Experience providing oversight and managing staff, ensuring effective recruitment, development, and retention strategies. Perform evaluations and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that aligns with the Principles of Community. Ensure that HR practices comply with university policies and support the Center's goals.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "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 or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

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