The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis seeks an innovative and collaborative research leader to serve as the next Director of the Family Caregiving Institute (FCI). Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Director will provide visionary leadership and strategic scholarship direction to the Family Caregiving Institute, pondering and expanding the definition of caregiving , advancing caregiving research, driving strategic partnerships, and increasing name recognition for the Institute.
The first fully dedicated research institute for the study of family caregiving and caregiving solutions, FCI is dedicated to advancing the optimal health and well-being of family caregivers and the people in their care by offering resources, elevating their role within the community and healthcare system, and advancing research, education, and policy initiatives. The Institute s research priorities include understanding caregiving trajectories, integrating technology into caregiving practices, addressing the needs of diverse caregiver populations, and exploring the varied experiences within caregiving. These efforts are crucial as the demand for caregiving rises amid a strained workforce, necessitating interventions that embrace multicultural approaches and technological advancements to improve care for individuals with chronic conditions. Additionally, FCI offers evaluation research expertise to caregiving service agencies, helping them assess program effectiveness and inform policy decisions, thereby empowering these agencies to enhance services and advocate for funding.
UC Davis Health, situated on a contemporary 140-acre campus in Sacramento, California, serves as home to a number of institutions, including the School of Nursing, School of Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center (including a level-I trauma center and burn unit, and a comprehensive range of outpatient services), a fully accredited Children's Hospital, and an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. As the region s only academic health center, UC Davis Health is focused on discovering and sharing knowledge and providing the highest quality of care. UC Davis is one of the nation s premier public research universities, with academic and research excellence across a broad array of disciplines, a vibrant health-science enterprise, an outstanding campus community, and a focus on sustainability. With its first phase opening in May 2025, UC Davis s Aggie Square will house parts of each of these entities, including space for FCI. There are unlimited opportunities for collaboration across the health sciences, which the new Director will be expected to tap into and nurture.
Successful candidates will have a proven track record of success in family caregiving research, including significant contributions to the field, competitive grant awards, and significant leadership experience within academia or related sectors. It is essential that this candidate bolster research through their own research impacts including citations in caregiving guidelines, evidence-informed programs, legislation and commissioned reports. The Director s knowledge will be embedded in industry, education, policy, industry, and practice.
UC Davis has retained the national executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search. For more details, including the full position profile and to submit applications, inquiries, and nominations, please visit: