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Department of Environmental and Occupational Health - Assistant Professor
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: August 28, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 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
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health
University of California, Irvine
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, University of California, Irvine (UCI), invites applications for a tenure-track position in at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applicants engaged in innovative research on environmental or occupational health that aligns with the department's mission to improve public health through research, education, community engagement, and translating discoveries into practice. Faculty in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health have expertise in environmental toxicology, occupational health, injury and violence prevention, exposure science, community based participatory research, and environmental epidemiology. We welcome applications from candidates whose research is distinctive, methodologically focused, or complements departmental areas of focus.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach environmental health or toxicology courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as mentor students and fellows. Evidence of excellence in teaching, mentorship, and commitment to student success is required. Academic rank and salary will align with training, qualifications, and experience.
Application Procedure: To apply, please log onto UC Irvine’s recruitment site located at: JPF10391- UCI - Recruit
Document requirements
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Current and Future Research Plans
• Teaching Statement
Reference requirements
• 3 required (contact information only)
• Candidates selected during the initial round of review will be asked to arrange for letters of reference to be submitted electronically at a later stage in the search process.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Wen Public Health recognizes the value of diversity in its faculty and strongly supports UCI’s mission for equity and inclusiveness. We are committed to ensuring accountability, providing training and education, conducting responsive research and building sustainable partnerships. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Candidate Qualifications
• A doctoral degree in environmental health or a related field is required.
• Evidence of a strong record of research accomplishments and publications commensurate with rank:
o Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate substantial scholarship and potential for developing an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and contribute to educational programs for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
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.