Robert B. Cialdini Endowed Professor in Social Influence

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for the newly created Robert B. Cialdini Endowed Professor in Social Influence, a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Social Psychology, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. The province of social influence is in understanding the social drivers of human behavior and behavior change, including the successful application of basic research in this domain to real-world settings. Social influence processes, broadly conceived, are central to decision-making and behavior in multiple contexts including environmental sustainability, AI, health care, the workplace, entrepreneurship, social media, and civic life. The ideal candidate is a mid- to senior-level faculty member with a demonstrated track record of excellence and impact in conducting innovative theory-building research on social influence processes strongly applicable to real-world problems. The high-profile scholar will enhance training for our graduate and undergraduate students, complement existing strengths and further raise the stature of our highly regarded social psychology program and department, and further align us with ASU’s design aspirations that emphasize research innovation and impact, solution deployment, and instructional excellence. Essential responsibilities include having a highly productive and visible research program, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and providing service to the department, university, and profession.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated track record of excellence and impact in conducting innovative theory-building research on social influence processes, broadly conceived.
• Evidence of high-quality mentoring and teaching

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated social influence research in real-world field settings
• Demonstrated application of theory-based social influence insights to address real-world problems.
• Demonstrated visibility of research excellence
• Demonstrated ability to attract research funding
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary research interests
• Ability to connect with or complement existing strengths within the social psychology program and the Department of Psychology
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Responsibilities

• Having a highly productive and visible research program in social influence, broadly conceived
• Mentoring doctoral and undergraduate students across training milestones
• Contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Providing service to the department, university, and profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree