CMSI is organized under the auspices of the Office of Research and coordinates and integrates the diverse research and teaching activities in coastal and marine science and policy across multiple colleges at UC Davis. This work spans from the Davis campus to the Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML) and beyond. Through interdisciplinary research and engagement with stakeholders, CMSI works to address the most pressing challenges in coastal and marine sciences, including those related to the sustainability of coastal ocean systems. The institute catalyzes emerging and novel integrations across a wide variety of disciplines in support of new coastal ocean science, builds collaborations to enhance funding for research, and develops infrastructure to support the synergy of these interdisciplinary efforts.
As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Advance the mission of CMSI while maintaining their own internationally recognized research program
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and teaching regular courses determined by their academic department
Responsibilities of the director position include:
- Updating and implementing the CMSI strategic plan
- Overseeing an appropriate, sustainable business model for operations including a vision for the renewal of facilities at BML
- Leading the unique educational and research efforts of an interdisciplinary program anchored by a flagship laboratory
- Securing funding from a wide spectrum of state, federal and private research and education sources
- Creating an impactful community outreach and communication strategy to expand the range of supporters of CMSI and BML
Requirements:
- Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in marine science or engineering, 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, community-based organizations, and industry-based research funding organizations
- Understanding of marine- and coastal-related political, policy, and protocol issues and familiarity with decision makers in relevant federal, state, corporate and non-profit organizations
Basic qualifications
- Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in any area of natural, physical, or social sciences related to the marine environment
- Academic Record appropriate to a tenured member of the Davis Division of the Academic Senate
- 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 developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships among stakeholders and partners in university, industry, government, public, and non-profit settings including state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, private foundations, and industry-based research funding organizations
- Understanding of marine- and coastal-related political, policy, and protocol issues and familiarity with decision makers in relevant federal, state, corporate and non-profit organizations
- Demonstrated experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in marine and coastal sciences
- 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
Preferred qualifications
- Ability and willingness to spend substantial time in person at both the Davis and BML campuses
- 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 CMSI
Application deadline: April 27, 2025
Salary range: A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $96,500-$224,900. Other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
