Associate Professor of Behavior Change & Policy Science

National MS Society; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a joint tenure-track Associate Professor position in Behavior Change, Decision Science, and Policy. The successful candidate will advance research on how individuals and groups change behavior and respond to interventions, connecting behavioral science to real-world policy solutions.

We seek scholars bridging psychology and public policy with strong potential for external funding, collaboration across departments, and excellence in

Qualifications

• Must hold a doctoral degree by time of appointment.
• Research program with potential for external funding.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in Psychology and UPPP.
• Advance an independent research program integrating behavior science and public policy.
• Collaborate across Psychology, UPPP, and School of Social Ecology to translate research into policy.

Skills

Behavior change

Decision science

Policy

Interdisciplinary research

Mentoring

Teaching

External funding

Education

PhD in psychology/public policy/urban planning

Job description

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a joint tenure-track Associate Professor position in Behavior Change, Decision Science, and Policy. The successful candidate will advance research on how individuals and groups change behavior and respond to interventions, connecting behavioral science to real-world policy solutions.

We seek scholars bridging psychology and public policy with strong potential for external funding, collaboration across departments, and excellence in