Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination

The University of California, Irvine is committed to inclusive excellence and ensuring nondiscrimination in the workplace. Per federal and state regulations, UCI will take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This page is designed to provide information regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies and guidelines, definitions and laws, programs, and resources.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy (Effective February 20, 2024)
• The Faculty Code of Conduct ( Academic Personnel Manual Section 015)
• General University Policy Regarding Academic Appointment, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Policy
  ( Academic Personnel Manual, Section 035 )
• UC Personnel Policy for Staff - PPSM-20: Recruitment and Promotion

It is UCI policy to include a statement that UCI is an equal opportunity employer on all employment advertisements, including web postings, print, or other media. The following statement is required on all academic position announcements and advertisements: 

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.

 

DEFINITIONS, LAWS & REGULATIONS

• Brief History of Affirmative Action
• TItle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Executive Order 11246
• Executive Order 13672
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as amended (VEVRAA)
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended

 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & NONDISCRIMINATION PLAN

As a federal contractor, the University of California, Irvine is required to publish a written affirmative action plan for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. The UCI Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) for Individuals with Disabilities and for Protected Veterans are available for review at the OEOD office (103 MSTB).  As a contractor with the state of California, UC Irvine also maintains a California Nondiscrimination Plan. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) is the office designated with the above responsibilities. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY RECRUITMENT GUIDANCE & RESOURCES

To assist the University in meeting commitment to equal opportunity and inclusive excellence, there are several programs and publications offered by OEOD.

• Academic Equal Opportunity Recruitment Outreach Resources
• Academic Equity Advisors
• Diverse Advertising Avenues
• Guidelines For Addressing Race and Gender Equity in Academic Programs in Compliance with Proposition 209 (PDF file)
• RECRUIT (Academic online applicant tracking system)
• Senate Faculty Recruitment Best Practices for Open, Fair, and Inclusively Excellent Searches (PDF file)