IH Faculty

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health seeks an outstanding open rank faculty member in Environmental Health Sciences. The candidate will be expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals, develop a substantial extramurally funded research portfolio, teach graduate-level courses, and engage in department and university service.

Preference will be given to Associate Professor candidates with current extramural funding and demonstrated leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to develop multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Commitment to graduate teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in Environmental Health Sciences.
• Develop an extramurally funded research portfolio.
• Engage in service to the department and University.
• Collaborate with the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety and external partners.

Skills

Research track record

Collaborative work

Teaching ability

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham-School of Public Health-
Open Rank-Environmental Health Sciences

Position Information

School/CollegeSchool of Public HealthTitleSchool of Public Health-Open Rank-Environmental Health Sciences

Assignment CategoryFull-TimeRankOpen RankTenure StatusOpen TenurePayroll StatusFaculty 12Job DescriptionOpen Rank, Full-time Faculty Position

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health (SOPH) at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is searching for an outstanding open rank (tenure track or tenured) faculty member, with rank and tenure status commensurate with qualifications.

Applicants should have research interests in the broader area of environmental and occupational safety and health and show commitment to a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment. A doctoral degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, environmental health sciences, exposure sciences, environmental engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a record of peer-reviewed publications,

develop an extramurally funded research portfolio, teach graduate-level courses, and engage in service to the department and University. Additionally, they will be expected to work collaboratively and contribute to the activities of the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety (DSC) at UAB, the only National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-funded Education and Research Center in the southeast region of the US. Specific research areas could include (but are not limited to): development of methods to assess occupational exposures to chemical agents (toxic gases/vapors, aerosols), physical agents (noise, vibration, heat stress, radiation) and evaluate the health effects of these exposures; development and implementation of control methods (engineering, administrative, PPE) to minimize the health impact of exposures; development and/or application of biomarkers and statistical methods for assessing environmental and occupational exposures. Advising master’s and doctoral students is also expected. The ability to develop interdisciplinary collaborative interactions both within and outside UAB, involving partnerships with the local and regional businesses including (but not limited to) aerospace, automotive, bioscience, pharmaceutical, chemical, forest products, metal manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, and food products industries will be highly regarded.

Preference will be given to those at the rank of Associate Professor with current extramural funding support. Preference will be given to those with demonstrable faculty, staff, and student management and leadership skills and experience. However, all qualified candidates will receive full consideration and are strongly encouraged to apply. The expectation for anyone accepting this position is that they will work in person in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences in the SOPH at UAB.

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences (https://www.uab.edu/soph/home/ehs) offers an MPH degree with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health, two MSPH degrees with concentrations in Environmental Health Science or Industrial Hygiene, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences. The Department also houses the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, which offers ample collaboration opportunities. Environmental Health Sciences is 1 of 5 academic departments in the UAB School of Public Health, with active collaborations within the School and with faculty in the School of Engineering, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1978, the UAB School of Public Health has grown to 90 full-time faculty and 1,141 students. In 2025, the school had more than $47.7 million in research funding and has been ranked in the top 20 NIH-funded Schools of Public Health for the last 10 years. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (https://www.uab.edu/home/)

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have research interests in the broader area of environmental and occupational safety and health and show commitment to a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment. A doctoral degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, environmental health sciences, exposure sciences, environmental engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those at the rank of Associate Professor with current extramural funding support. Preference will be given to those with demonstrable faculty, staff, and student management and leadership skills and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberF2904POpen Date08/21/2026Close DateOpen Until FilledYesNondiscrimination StatementUAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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