Chair, Department of Dermatology

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $650,000-$770,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan .

Application Window

Open date : September 23, 2025

Next review date : Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

As the leader, architect, and chief advocate for the Department of Dermatology, the Chair will lead across the missions of clinical care, research, education, and outreach to the community. They will lead and develop the Department faculty and staff, nurturing the current talent and attracting and recruiting future members to develop a culture of excellence and expand its service and scholarly output. The Chair will foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the SOM, UC Davis Health, its other clinical partners, as well as external constituents, encouraging creativity to advance the field of dermatology. This person will be charged with leading and enhancing the current research portfolio and securing funding from a broad landscape of federal, state, and local agencies, industry partners, and philanthropic organizations. Strategic leadership will be key, especially in guiding the clinical enterprise as it expands to meet evolving healthcare demands. With a focus on maximizing departmental performance and financial sustainability, this leader will ensure that both clinical and academic missions are advanced in concert.

The incoming Chair will be responsible for :

• Shaping and communicating a clear vision and operational strategy to enhance departmental efficiency, service quality, and innovation. In close collaboration with SOM and health system leadership, they will refresh and execute a strategic plan aligned with institutional goals and priorities.
• Leading the growth and integration of high-performing clinical programs that position the Department as the region's premier dermatology provider.
• Inspiring and supporting faculty, staff, and trainees, emphasizing professional development and recruitment of exceptional talent.
• Providing oversight of the Department's research portfolio, mentoring faculty, and championing interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintaining robust performance and quality oversight for all clinical providers in the Department, while cultivating an environment of trust, transparency, and accountability, and driving for the highest metrics in clinical quality.
• Ensuring excellence in the educational programs provided by and supported by the Department.
• Fostering strategic partnerships across the SOM, UC Davis Health, and broader communities, aligning research and clinical initiatives with institutional priorities.
• Overseeing departmental budgeting and financial sustainability, encouraging responsible stewardship of resources.

Advocating for the Department within the greater UC Davis institution, locally and nationally, and serving as its representative and spokesperson.

Expectations and responsibilities as an Academic Senate faculty member include : a. Clinical service in the area of specialty, as applicable. b. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. c. Conduct bench / clinical / translational research leading to peer-reviewed publication. d. University and professional service. Further expectations are determined by faculty series.

To see the full position description and to apply visit https : / / ucrecruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07271 .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Authorization to Release Information - A reference check will be completed only if you are

selected as the first choice candidate. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form :

https : / / aadocs.ucdavis.edu / your-resources / forms-and-checklists / forms / ARF.pdf

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 .

Reference requirements

References will only be contacted regarding those candidates who advance to final consideration for the position and will not be reviewed unless needed. Candidates will be notified prior to the university initiating reference contact.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07271

Help contact : essantizo@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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.

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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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state for federal law.

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Job location

Sacramento, CA