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University
of California, Davis
Full Time,
Associate or Full Professor of Behavioral Science
Department
of Public
Health
Sciences
The
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine,
Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for
a faculty position
at the Associate or Full Professor level with expertise in
cancer prevention behavioral science.
Successful candidates are expected to establish an
independent, extramurally funded research program on the
discovery, development, testing, implementation and evaluation
of interventions in cancer prevention and control. This can
include a track record of conducting impactful research to
promote healthy lifestyles, help people modify their health
behavior to prevent and reduce cancer incidence, mortality and
morbidity. The successful candidate is also expected to lead
and develop methods for investigating cancer-relevant
prevention behaviors in populations and in sub-groups at risk
for developing specific cancers. Research approaches may
include mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative research)
to better understand how health behavior leads to the
development of cancer and impacts cancer survivorship
including health-related quality of life, as well as
identifying viable targets for cancer prevention through
behavioral and health education interventions. Successful
candidates will complement existing research strengths in the
UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences and the UC Davis
Comprehensive Cancer Center in one of many thematic areas such
as HPV vaccine uptake, energy balance and physical activity,
obesity, diet/nutrition, tobacco cessation and treatment,
environmental risk factors, alcohol use, cancer screening,
genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer
susceptibility, development of prevention practice guidelines,
and interventions to reduce barriers to cancer care delivery.
Candidates are expected to expand and strengthen
interdisciplinary, collaborative research with scientists from
other disciplines including basic science, clinical research,
and population sciences and focus research on high-risk,
underserved and minority populations in the cancer center
catchment area wherever possible.
The
position will be located within the Department of Public
Health Sciences. The mission of the Department of Public
Health Sciences is to improve the health of people through
population-based
approaches by developing and evaluating educational programs,
conducting epidemiologic research, engaging in public
service, and developing policy and other translational
outcomes. The Department covers a broad area of public health
domains with a focus on health promotion and disease
and injury prevention, occupational and environmental health,
cancer, health care policy, aging, ethical issues,
reproductive, women’s, children’s, rural, minority, immigrant,
and global health.
The
position involves close collaboration with the UC Davis
Comprehensive Cancer Center, a matrix organization under the
aegis of UC Davis and UC Davis Health. It is the only
NCI-Designated Cancer Center located in the Central Valley of
Northern California and thus is best positioned to address the
cancer burden of one of the nation’s most productive
agricultural regions. The center’s members are organized into
five programs (Molecular Oncology, Comparative Oncology,
Cancer Therapeutics, Biomedical Technology, and Population
Sciences and Health Disparities), supported by eight shared
resources including the Biostatistics Shared Resource. The
center uses its transdisciplinary, translational, and
transformative research to address and reduce the cancer
burden in its highly diverse 19-county catchment area and
beyond.
Among
other
responsibilities,
the faculty
member hired
for this
position
will:
♦
Strengthen the Public Health Sciences Department’s cancer
prevention behavioral science expertise and promote
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
♦
Develop and
teach
courses in
public
health for
MPH and
PhD
students.
♦ Establish a research agenda and obtain
extramural funding to foster the development of an emphasis in
focused
areas of cancer
prevention behavioral science.
♦
Conceive, prepare,
and submit
grant and
contract
proposals to
support
her/his research
agenda;
♦
Participate in
limited-service
activities
including committee
appointments,
public or
community
service;
♦
Work cooperatively
and
collegially within
a diverse
environment.
Candidates
will
also
participate in
professional
activities
at local,
state,
regional, and
national levels
including
disseminating knowledge through peer-reviewed publications,
participation in and presentation at
interdisciplinary
and
scientific
meetings, and
professional
academic
outreach and
engagement.
For more
information regarding the UC Davis Department of Public Health
Sciences, please visit the website at:
http://www.phs.ucdavis.edu
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree.
Research experience and a publication track record are
required.
Experience
teaching at
the
university level.
Ability to
work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse
environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates
with a Ph.D. in health behavior, health education or health
promotion, and have a track record of extramural peer-reviewed
funding are preferred.
Experience
with
extramurally funded projects
documented
by publications
is preferred.
Preference
will be given to candidates with strong written and verbal
communication abilities.
Application
Procedure
and Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
However, for full
consideration, please go to
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF07027 to
submit your Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement
of Teaching, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion, Authorization to Release Insurance Form and
three references by April 14, 2025.
If you have any
questions, please contact Sara Stewart at
slystewart@ucdavis.edu
.
UC Davis
is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and
particularly encourage applications from members of
historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women,
individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community
members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us
achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy. For the University of California's Affirmative Action
Policy, visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the
University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please
visit:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Under
Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States
as established by providing documents as specified in the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis
positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require
the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More
information is available at:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The
University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to
inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and
inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the
multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a
welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a
variety of resources and programs available to academics,
staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within
our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best
serve our student population. Our excellence in research,
teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of
our academic community who share our commitment to these
values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion
Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our
Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’
Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400:
Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC
Davis is making important progress towards our goal of
achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and
Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their
website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their
"Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of
links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn
more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion,
Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement,
Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus
Safety.
The
university is consistently ranked among the top institutions
in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI
Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on
achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly
shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable
environment for generations to come.
As a
University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal,
state, or local government directives may impose additional
requirements.
UC Davis
is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of
historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women,
individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community
members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us
achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For
the complete University of California nondiscrimination and
affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ
only individuals who are legally able to work in the United
States as established by providing documents as specified in
the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC
Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts
require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More
information is available at:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
As a
condition of employment, you will be required to comply with
the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination
Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must
provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a
request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability,
and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy)
no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of
California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks
after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in
this paragraph are defined in the policy.)
The
University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to
inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity, and
inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the
multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a
welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a
variety of resources and programs available to academics,
staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within
our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best
serve our student population. Our excellence in research,
teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of
our academic community who share our commitment to these
values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion
Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our
Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’
Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400:
Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC
Davis is making important progress towards our goal of
achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and
Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their
website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their
Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of
links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn
more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion,
Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement,
Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus
Safety.
The
university is consistently ranked among the top institutions
in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI
Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on
achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly
shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable
environment for generations to come.
As a
condition of employment, you will be required to comply with
the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination
Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must
provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a
request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability,
and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy)
no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of
California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks
after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in
this paragraph are defined in the policy.) |
