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UC Davis College of Engineering
MacArthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions (Internal Applicants Only)
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An Economics Professor teaches foundational economics ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the economics curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
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+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position overview Salary range: The endowment payout of approximately $65,000 annually will support the chair's efforts in research, teaching, and service and further the mission of the home department and the campus.
Application Window Open date:
August 26, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Friday, Oct 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 This recruitment is open to active University of California, Davis Academic Senate Associate and Full Professors as well as Cooperative Extension Associate and Full Professors. The holder of the MacArthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions will either be: an Academic Senate member at the level of associate professor or full professor, or an associate professor or full professor of Cooperative Extension. The individual will specialize in the general area of climate solutions with distinguished scholarship that is nationally or internationally recognized. The term of the MacArthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions is five years, with no option for reappointment. The endowment payout of approximately $65,000 annually will support the chair's efforts in research, service, and teaching (if applicable), and further the mission of the home department and the campus. It is expected that the selected individual will advance on time through the faculty ranks on the basis of their scholarly activities, teaching (if applicable), and University and public service. In addition, as holder of the MacArthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair in Climate Solutions, the individual is expected to: Engage in research and other scholarly activities focused on the areas outlined in the research proposal. If an Academic Senate member, advance on time through the faculty ranks on the basis of their scholarly activities, teaching, and University and public service; teach a regular course load in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs of the home department or graduate group (teaching may not be bought out using endowment funds). If a professor of Cooperative Extension, extend knowledge and information, perform research- especially applied research and creative work
- professional competence and activity, and University and public service.
- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Research Proposal
- Written proposal outlining how the endowed chair funding will support meaningful contributions to the field of Climate Solutions. Proposal must be submitted using the MacArthur Foundation UC Endowed Chair Research or Scholarship Proposal template Authorization to Release Information Form
- This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments.
- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment 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