Department of Environmental and Occupational Health - Assistant Professor

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health - Assistant Professor

University of California, Irvine (UCI)

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.

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. 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.

Employer: University of California, Irvine 

Contact:

Andrea De Vizcaya Ruiz

adevizca@hs.uci.edu

Position announcement and application:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10391

Coastal Cleanup Day! SEPTEMBER 19th! SoCal SETAC Participation Opportunity

The 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will take place at beaches and inland waterways throughout California on Saturday, September 19, 2026. SoCal SETAC is supporting this statewide event by encouraging members to volunteer together at two established cleanup sites—one in the Los Angeles region and one in the San Diego region.

What to Wear and Bring

For either location:

• Closed-toe boots or other sturdy, protective footwear suitable for uneven surfaces

• Comfortable clothing appropriate for outdoor cleanup work

• Sun protection, including sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses

• A reusable water bottle

• Work gloves*

• A reusable bucket*, if available

*All locations will provide all cleanup supplies if you don’t have reusable items available at home

🌊Los Angeles Region – Cabrillo Beach🌊

• Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

• Meeting location: Steps leading to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium entrance, adjacent to the parking area

• SoCal SETAC contact: Leah Thornton Hampton, SoCal SETAC Board member

To participate:

1.      Register through Heal the Bay.

2.      Select “Cabrillo Beach” as the cleanup location.

3.      Enter “SoCal SETAC” in the company-name field.

Leah will provide registered participants with her cell phone number and any final meeting instructions closer to the event.

🌊San Diego Region – Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve🌊

• Arrival time: Approximately 8:30 a.m.

• Cleanup time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

• Entrance: 990 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, CA 91911

• Parking: Designated parking area adjacent to the Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve  (map attached)

A staff member will open the gate and direct volunteers to the parking area. Signs will also be posted along the route. Please see the map below for the entrance, parking location, and cleanup area.

Participants will complete a waiver upon arrival. The walk from the parking area to the Reserve takes approximately 10 minutes; however, trash collects along the north side of the access road, so volunteers may choose how far they would like to walk. Snacks and all cleanup supplies will be provided at this location.

We hope you will join your fellow SoCal SETAC members for a morning of service, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Please select the location most convenient for you, and feel free to invite colleagues, friends, and family members.

We look forward to seeing you on September 19!

SETAC Board of Directors - Call for Applications

SETAC Board of Directors

The SETAC Board of Directors (the Board) maintains oversight over the society consistent with its incorporation documents and bylaws. The Board stewards the society to advance its mission by defining policies and programs including operational functions such as membership and communications as well as SETAC programs, including journals, workshops, topical meetings and virtual events.

Five directors will complete their term on 31 December 2026, and SETAC is seeking candidates for election to the board. Board members provide strategic leadership, ensure sound governance, oversee financial stewardship, and supports the society’s continued growth and impact. Directors serve on a volunteer basis and are appointed for a three-year term starting on 1 January 2027.

To apply, please submit an expression of interest by 5 September.