Joint Associate Professor: Behavior Change & Policy

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a joint tenure-track Associate Professor position in Behavior Change, Decision Science, and Policy, within Psychology and UPPP. The appointment will advance research linking behavioral science to public policy and practice, with an emphasis on translating findings into interventions and policy solutions.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduates across both departments, mentor students, and build an independent,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology, public policy, urban planning, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong independent research program with potential for external funding.
• Expertise in behavior change, decision science, behavioral science, policy, or a related area.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring; service to the university.
• Willingness to collaborate across departments and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Advance interdisciplinary research bridging psychology, urban planning and public policy with implications for policy design.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and UPPP.
• Mentor students across disciplinary boundaries and prepare them to translate research into interventions and policy solutions.
• Develop an independent research program with external funding and collaboration across campus.

Job description

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a joint tenure-track Associate Professor position in Behavior Change, Decision Science, and Policy, within Psychology and UPPP. The appointment will advance research linking behavioral science to public policy and practice, with an emphasis on translating findings into interventions and policy solutions.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduates across both departments, mentor students, and build an independent,