Recruitment Period
Open date: March 18, 2026
Last review date: April 17, 2026
This position is open until filled. Applications received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Description
CTSI
Faculty Director, Community Engagement Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Scope of Work
Applications are sought from current UCSF Faculty (all schools) for the position of Faculty Director, Community Engagement (CE) of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). All academic ranks are encouraged to apply.
This is an internal UCSF search.
The Faculty Director is responsible for providing leadership, overall programmatic direction, and vision for the CTSI’s Community Engagement Program. The Faculty Director works with faculty, staff, the CTSI Community Advisory Board (CAB), and other advisory bodies and vested parties to develop resources, tools, and infrastructure for UCSF study teams and community partners to support respectful, bi-directional community-engaged research. The CE Faculty Director engages with community partners from around the Bay Area to design initiatives that support successful community-academic partnerships.
The Faculty Director, CE reports to CTSI Director, Vanessa Jacoby.
This is a part time 15% (up to NIH Cap) position.
The specific priorities of the Faculty Director will be determined by the incumbent in collaboration with the CTSI Director and staff leadership. General responsibilities will include the following:
- Serve as key personnel on the NIH Clinical Translational Science Awards grant, including regular engagement with CTSI leadership and institutional and community partners in the development, direction, and evaluation of the CE Program and overall CTSI activities. Attend CTSI leadership, program meetings, and CTSI-wide events such as an annual retreat.
- Work closely with the CE Program’s Associate Director, program staff, and the CTSI CAB to guide program activities.
Co-lead, with the Associate Director, the CE team which includes several full-time and part-time staff and part-time faculty. - Coordinate the work of the CE Program with the activities of other CTSI programs and other units to synergize efforts and activities.
- Work closely with CTSI administrative leadership and CE Associate Director to manage the program budget.
Work with the CTSI evaluation team to identify and track appropriate metrics for ongoing assessment and reporting of CE accomplishments. - Develop additional priorities and activities as needed in collaboration with the CTSI Director and CTSI Multiple PIs, the CTSI CAB, the Associate Director, community partners, and/or other collaborators
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community partners, organizations, community clinics and other leaders to foster trust, collaboration, and bidirectional learning.
- Serve as a champion and advocate for community-engaged research within CTSI and across UCSF.
Criteria for appointment:
- Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank.
- Ladder Rank, In Residence, Clinical X, Health Sciences Clinical or Adjunct series appointment.
- DNP, PhD, MD, DO, DDS, Pharm D, DPTSc, DSc, or equivalent.
- Track record of success in developing and sustaining bi-directional community-academic research partnerships.
- Track record of working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners.
- Experience with shared leadership (preferred).
- Training in or experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR) and/or practice-based research in community clinics.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For consideration, please send application materials to: [email protected].
Job location:
San Francisco – hybrid onsite/remote
Document Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV
- Cover Letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position
- Statement of Research
Reference requirements
• 3 required (contact information only)
UCSF does not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process. In accordance with Federal and State law and University Policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.