Assistant Professor of Applied Social Psychology (Tenure-Track)

Claremont Graduate University

47d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral and Organization Sciences (DBOS) at Claremont Graduate University is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position for an Assistant Professor of Applied Social Psychology commencing July 1, 2026. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position is dedicated to advancing graduate education, scholarship, and service across our psychology programs. Claremont Graduate University’s Applied Social Psychology program is distinctive in its dedication to addressing social issues. For decades, our program has been committed to the development and application of social psychological theory to improve the world in which we live. Our six faculty and their associated research labs make a significant impact in developing and applying social psychological theory across a range of social issue domains: We are also committed to basic social psychology, and we take great pride in our dedication to applying fundamental research to address real-world social problems. Our program focuses on the unique reciprocal relationship between the development of fundamental theory and its application to pressing social issues. We believe these two activities – theory development and its application – reinforce and refine each other. We are proud to have a faculty that places equal value on the importance of applied and basic social psychology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Social Psychology. The successful candidate must demonstrate an active research agenda with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed outlets, at least some teaching experience in higher education, and a collaborative approach to department initiatives and professional service. In addition to research, the successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses in social psychology. The faculty member will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in social psychology or closely related fields, seek external funding, and present findings at academic conferences. The position involves teaching, mentoring, and advising graduate students on their thesis and dissertation projects, supporting their professional development, seeking extramural support, and enhancing their career readiness. Service responsibilities include serving on departmental, school, and university committees, contributing to program development, and engaging with professional organizations. The DBOS offers MA and PhD degrees in Applied Social Psychology. DBOS also offers programs in organizational psychology, positive developmental psychology, evaluation, and user experience. The social psychology faculty includes Eusebio Alvaro, William Crano, Michael Hogg, Wesley Schultz, Jason Siegel, and Anna Woodcock. CGU is an independent institution devoted entirely to graduate study. The city of Claremont is a charming small town located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and less than 50 miles from Southern California beaches. CGU is a member of The Claremont Colleges, a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges. Across the Claremont Colleges, there are more than 50 extended faculty who contribute to the graduate programs in DBOS. Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. To review the Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity, go here: (insert hyperlink). CGU values diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a culture that fosters open exchange, the advancement of ideas, collaboration, innovation, and justice. CGU locates diversity as an essential component of its institutional mission. To attract the best and brightest, to solve humanity’s most pressing problems, and to foster a community of lifelong learners who make a difference in the world, CGU is committed to the inherent value of diversity. Candidates who can contribute to that value are encouraged to highlight their strengths and relevant experiences in this area through their diversity statements. As noted, our faculty values the application of social psychology to the real world, with the intention of improving society. Please have a section in your research statement that addresses how your research aims to contribute to societal improvement, including specific details about the areas of application, the populations of interest, the unique personal perspectives you bring to your work, and offering evidence of your commitment in this regard. Please also describe in your research statement how you see your work contributing to the scholarship currently being conducted in social psychology at CGU. Evaluation of candidates will begin on December 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. Chair, Applied Social Psychology Search Committee, Division of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Claremont Graduate University, 123 E. Eighth Street Claremont, California, 91711 CGU is like no other graduate-level university in the nation. Founded in 1925, Claremont Graduate University is an independent institution devoted entirely to graduate study. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has classified CGU as Research University with High Research Activity. On our 19-acre, tree-lined campus in Claremont, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, our five academic schools award master's and doctoral degrees in 22 disciplines. Enrollment is limited and classes are small, so you receive the attention you need. As a member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven independent institutions, CGU is able to offer a greater breadth of faculty and campus resources than is typical of a university with 2,000 students. At CGU, students are encouraged to pursue personal academic interests and research agendas even when they transcend the boundaries between individual departments.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Social Psychology.
Demonstrate an active research agenda with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed outlets.
At least some teaching experience in higher education.
A collaborative approach to department initiatives and professional service.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Submit a CV, research and teaching statements, a diversity statement, and the names of three references.
Include in your teaching statement a list of all graduate social psychology and related courses you have taught and those you are qualified to teach.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level courses in social psychology.
Conduct and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in social psychology or closely related fields.
Seek external funding.
Present findings at academic conferences.
Mentor and advise graduate students on their thesis and dissertation projects.
Support students' professional development.
Seek extramural support.
Enhance students' career readiness.
Serve on departmental, school, and university committees.
Contribute to program development.
Engage with professional organizations.