Visiting Scholar

Position overview



Salary range:
This is a without salary (WOS) position. The visitor will receive a cost-of-living allowance of $10,000, calculated at $1,000 per week for 10 weeks, to be disbursed monthly in arrears.

Application Window

Open date: July 30, 2026

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

UC Irvine's Center for Psychology and Law welcomes scholars from outside institutions to contribute to its academic community. UC Irvine's Center for Psychology and law serves as a hub for research that connects the fields of psychology and law. Its mission is to foster collaboration among academics, legal professionals, policymakers, and the public to address real-world issues where social sciences intersect with legal systems. The center aims to translate scientific evidence into public policy and practice, enhancing the understanding of psychological principles in legal contexts. A Visiting Scholar appointment is designed for independent researchers who are on leave from an academic position or other professional employment to conduct collaborative or independent research at UC Irvine.

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

* Degree Status: You must hold a Ph.D. or the highest terminal degree in your field, typically earned more than five years ago.

* Employment Status: Per University of California policy, you must be actively employed or hold an academic position elsewhere and be on official leave during your visit.

* Location: All research activities must be conducted in person on the UC Irvine campus. Remote appointments are not permitted.

* Duration: Appointment will be for winter quarter 2027 (01/04/2027 - 03/12/2027).

* Cost-of-living allowance: The visitor will receive a cost-of-living allowance of $10,000, calculated at $1,000 per week for 10 weeks, to be disbursed monthly in arrears.

* Housing: Furnished apartments may be available (depending on vacancies) on campus for the visiting scholar. Furnished Apartment Rates & Eligibility - Irvine Campus Housing Authority

* UC System Restriction: Current UC faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and students (across all UC campuses) are ineligible for this title due to existing UC reciprocity agreements. Additionally, Visiting Scholars cannot hold concurrent UC employment or paid appointments (such as a Lecturer position to teach a course) during their visit.

Key Responsibilities:

The visiting scholar will conduct independent or collaborative research in the field of Psychology and the Law, and present findings, deliverables, or publications resulting from the visit. The scholar will be expected to engage with UC Irvine faculty, students, and other researchers to promote academic exchange. They also must maintain a professional presence on campus, including attending Center for Psychology and Law events and departmental activities. During their appointment, Visiting Scholars are expected to present a talk highlighting their research to the UC Irvine community and conduct a half-day seminar for graduate students in the Department. Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. or the highest terminal degree in your field, typically earned more than five years ago.
• Per University of California policy, you must be actively employed or hold an academic position elsewhere and be on official leave during your visit.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

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About UC Irvine

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Irvine, CA