UCD Directives

UC DAVIS:  OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

April 9, 1999

DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS and
MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE

RE:  Recruitment of a Faculty Assistant to the Provost

A Faculty Assistant position is available in the Office of the Provost, to
begin on July 1, 1999, or soon thereafter.  The position will be a 50%-75%
appointment, working directly with the Provost as a member of the
administrative team in the Provost's and Chancellor's offices.  The term of
the appointment is one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second
year by mutual agreement.  The appointee will be assigned duties from the
following broad areas:

   Academic Development - Assist the Provost in his role as chief academic
officer; act as liaison, on behalf of the Provost, with academic deans, vice
chancellors, other campus officers, and with the Academic Senate, the Academic
Federation, and other campus academic units and personnel.
   Policy Review and Development - Assist with drafting and revision of campus
policy.
   Special Assignments - As circumstances warrant, the Faculty Assistant will
be assigned special duties that are within the purview of the Provost and 
Executive Vice Chancellor.
   General Administration - Assist in the review and drafting of
correspondence and reports, campus policy and procedures, and the preparation
of reports to the Office of the President and other agencies.

This opportunity should offer the successful candidate the experience
needed to help determine his/her interest in further involvement in University
administration.  Candidates must be tenured members of the UC Davis ladder
faculty and must have the following additional qualifications:

   Familiarity and experience with the Davis campus and its breadth of
programs and a history of dedication to and interest in higher education and
the University of California.  Previous academic administrative experience is
helpful and will be considered, but it is not specifically required.
   Ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively.
   Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, campus
administrators, the Academic Senate, and the Academic Federation.
   Ability to complete complex assignments efficiently and in response to
specific deadlines.

An annual stipend, dependent upon the percentage level of the appointment, is
associated with this position.  In addition, funds will be made available to
the appointee's department to cover a portion of the appointee's teaching
duties.  For academic year faculty, additional compensation for summer service
is negotiable.

Applications should include a cover letter that highlights the applicant's
relevant experiences and interests, a current c.v., the names and address of
four references, and any additional support information the candidate would
like to provide.  Nominations or applications must be received by Friday, May
14, to ensure full consideration.  The position will remain open until
filled. 

Materials should be addressed to:

	Provost Robert D. Grey
	Office of the Provost
	UC Davis

Questions concerning the position can be directed to the current Faculty
Assistant, Professor Robert Powell, at 752-3981.

Robert D. Grey
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

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