Now Recruiting: Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS)
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. See the full Scope of Work for further information. For informal discussions on any aspect of the position or your potential application, please contact Office of Research; HR Analyst Satti Kaur at [email protected].
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
JPF07018
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