The holder of the Donald G. Crosby Endowed Chair will be a faculty member in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences whose specialty is in the area of environmental chemistry and whose distinguished scholarship is nationally recognized. The scope of research supported is broadly defined to assure that the science of its holders remain scientifically relevant in the future.

The initial term of the Donald G. Crosby Endowed Chair is for five years, with the option of reappointment per regularly established University procedures for endowed chair/professorship appointments (APM 191, UCD-APM 191).

The endowment pay-out will support the chair's efforts in research, teaching and service and further the mission of his/her department, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the campus.

It is expected that the holder of the endowed chair will advance at least normally through the faculty ranks on the basis of his/her scholarly activities, teaching and University and public service.

Responsibilities of the Endowed Chair:
* Engage in teaching and scholarly activities focused in the area of environmental chemistry (as broadly interpreted), such as the fate or consequences of chemicals that affect living organisms, marine chemistry or chemical ecology.

* Teach courses in the undergraduate, graduate and/or Extension programs in his/her department.

* Conduct research on environmental chemistry and perform service to his/her department and the broader community in which it is situated.

* Provide leadership in the area of environmental chemistry through engagement in departmental activities, appropriate professional organizations, and outreach to government agencies and public interest groups.

* Enhance the academic and intellectual life of the campus as a whole.

The Endowed Chair holder should be a member of the UC Davis faculty holding a tenured appointment in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The successful candidate will show evidence of strong research skills and innovative approaches to scientific inquiry, and the ability to create or enhance interdisciplinary cooperation across departments.

Research should include a specific scientific focus on environmental chemistry.

Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research resulting in high quality publications, and should also show evidence of a strong teaching program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

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