Regular/In Residence Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health

Overview

Regular/In Residence Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health

University of California, Davis School of Medicine

Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health

 

 

The University of California (UC), Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking to fill one Assistant Professor faculty position in the Regular/In-Residence series to collaborate on research on environmental and occupational health. As an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, the appointee chosen for this position will be responsible for independent research, collaborative research, teaching, mentoring, and service in the areas of occupational and environmental health. Environmental and occupational health topics include (but are not limited to) exposure assessment or epidemiology in the area of green or blue spaces, the built environment, pollutants (e.g., air pollution, water pollution, pesticides, ‘forever’ chemicals), noise, and/or climate change (e.g., extreme temperatures and wildfires) and the impact of these factors on health outcomes in the general population or occupational populations.

 

This position would be housed within and will support the mission of the UC Davis Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH). The COEH at UC Davis is part of the state-legislated Northern California COEH, which brings together faculty and staff on the Davis, Berkeley, and San Francisco campuses of the University of California to:

·         Educate future leaders in occupational and environmental health

·         Develop new knowledge related to occupational and environmental health issues

·         Bring the resources of the University of California to people affected by health hazards in their workplaces or communities

 

These three core activities are grounded in a multi-campus, multidisciplinary approach to problem solving based upon teamwork and training in medicine, nursing, public health, and related fields. The UC Davis COEH builds upon these core areas through research built upon strengths of UC Davis and translational activities that broaden the influence of the Center.

 

The Department of Public Health Sciences is a major research and teaching department in the School of Medicine. Areas of active research in the Department include occupational/environmental health, health disparities, reproductive and women’s health, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, behavioral health, nutrition, obesity, children’s health, autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, access to care, mobile health technologies, climate change, infectious disease, injuries, and worksite health interventions, as well as biostatistical methods related to these areas. The Division of Occupational and Environmental Health faculty have active collaborations both within the department and with faculty in many other departments and centers, including the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Clinical and Translational Science Center, the MIND Institute, the Environmental Health Sciences Center, and the Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

 

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and
learn together in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC Davis conducts a refence check on all first choice candidates for Academic Senate Assistant Professor, Steps 4, 5, or 6. The reference check involves contacting administration of the applicant’s previous institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantial findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search for assistant professor to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for Academic Senate Assistant Professor, Steps 4, 5, or 6 will be subject to reference checks.

 

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$140,608. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan (https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/apm-670.pdf).

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree (PhD or ScD) in environmental health, occupational health, or epidemiology. Experience in a similar academic faculty position that includes teaching occupational and environmental health preferred. An established record of collaborative and independent research is preferred, including recent peer-reviewed publications; demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, and reporting of occupational and environmental epidemiologic research studies; and experience obtaining extramural grant funding, including participation in grant writing. Preference will be given to candidates with strong written and verbal communication abilities. Candidates must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.

 

Requirements:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
Authorization to Release Information – A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the final candidate. Download, complete , and upload the form: https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/your-resources/forms-and-checklists/forms/authorization-release-form.pdf
Reference requirements:

3 letters of recommendation required
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06651

 

Help: slystewart@ucdavis.edu

 

Application Window:

The open date for this position is August 17, 2024, please apply by September 12th, 2024 to ensure full consideration by the committee. Applications will continue to be accepted until June 30th, 2025, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

 

ABOUT UC DAVIS

 

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

 

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

 

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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

 

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

 

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

 

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at:

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

 

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their “Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

 

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

 

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.