Chair, Department of Family & Community Medicine

The Chair serves as the strategic, academic, and administrative leader of the Department of Family and Community Medicine, responsible for advancing its clinical, educational, research, and community missions. Working closely with School of Medicine, the health system, and FQHC leadership, the Chair will expand the clinical enterprise, strengthen key partnerships, and foster a collaborative and supportive environment for faculty, staff, learners, and residents.

The Chair will promote interdisciplinary research, enhance the Department's nationally recognized residency program, and develop future leaders in primary care and health services research. With an appreciation for the matrixed nature of UC Davis, the Chair will integrate research, education, clinical care, and community engagement while ensuring the Department remains a thriving academic practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and collaborative leader to shape the future of family medicine and advance the health of the communities served by UC Davis. The successful Chair for the Department of Family and Community Medicine candidate will: Develop and execute a clear strategic vision aligned with the priorities of the School of Medicine and UC Davis Health.

Serve as a visible and influential advocate for the Department within the institution, the community, and nationally. Expand and integrate high-quality clinical services across the care continuum. Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty, staff, and trainees while fostering a culture of engagement and professional growth.

Advance the Department's research enterprise through mentorship, collaboration, and scholarly excellence. Ensure clinical quality, accountability, and continuous performance improvement across all providers. Maintain excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education programs. Strengthen partnerships across UC Davis Health, the School of Medicine, and the community to advance shared clinical, educational, and research goals.

Provide strong financial stewardship to ensure the Department's long-term growth and sustainability. The candidate must be eligible to hold an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. As a faculty member, responsibilities include clinical service in the area of specialty, as applicable; teaching medical students and post-graduate trainees; conducting bench/clinical/translational research leading to peer-reviewed publication; and University service.

All responsibilities will be further determined based on faculty series. For the full position description and to apply, visit recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07779 .