Assistant Professor in Psychology

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor in Psychology
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2024. Applications received after February 15, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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The Department of Psychology at The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology, beginning Fall 2024. Our department has ~1000 undergraduates, 60 graduate students, and 28 faculty, with BA and BS degrees, and doctoral tracks in Behavioral Science and an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program. For more information about the Department, please visit https://web.uri.edu/psychology/ .
The area of affiliation (Behavioral Science or Clinical Psychology) and research specialization is open, although preference will be given to applicants whose research programs include a focus on health disparities, qualitative (mixed) methods, program evaluation/implementation science, and/or health psychology. We welcome research specialization in areas that complement our current faculty and programs and offer opportunities for collaboration within our department, the College of Health Sciences, and the University. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda; teach courses in their area(s) of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; as well as provide mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
The Department, College, and University recognize that the field of psychology is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The Department of Psychology is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity (JEDI; (https://web.uri.edu/psychology/jedi-statement/ ). As such, we welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented, who will support the mission of both URI and the Department of Psychology to expose students to different perspectives. We seek applicants who have experience teaching and mentoring students in ways that include and support individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
The Psychology Department is recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and for our commitment to JEDI.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Publish research relevant to their area of expertise in psychology.
  • Seek and secure external funding that will support productive research.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to JEDI through research, teaching, and service.
  • Mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.


Required Qualifications:

1. A PhD (or equivalent) in psychology or a closely related field, or completion of the degree by September 1, 2024.
2. Demonstrated commitment to JEDI through research, teaching, and/or service activities.
3. Demonstrated success and/or evidence of promise in obtaining external funding that will support productive research.
4. Demonstrated ability to publish research in major peer-reviewed journals closely aligned with the field, Department, and position.
5. Demonstrated ability in teaching graduate and/or undergraduate students.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications:

1. Preference will be given to Applicants whose research specialization includes a focus on health disparities, qualitative (mixed) methods, program evaluation/implementation science, and/or health psychology.
2. Demonstrated ability in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
This is an academic-year, 9-month position, with an anticipated start date of late August 2024.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information


Department Psychology
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter of Application including a description of how your qualifications match the required and preferred qualifications for the position in Psychology (as one complete document).
(#2) Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and e-mail addresses of three professional references.
(#3) Statement of your Teaching Mission (1-2 pages) (as one complete document).
(#4) Statement of your Program of Research (2-3 pages) (as one complete document).
(#5) Diversity Statement (1-2 pages) (as one complete document) addressing your values and/or philosophy, accomplishments, experiences, education, and training with Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (JEDI). We highly encourage you to integrate one or more of the following considerations into your statement and to be as specific and concrete as possible in any examples you provide.
  • Your understanding/articulation of the role played by intersectional personal identities in developing and executing concrete JEDI actions and products.
  • Past or future integration of JEDI aspects and issues into your teaching activities, and any impact of that JEDI inclusion on students, the institution, your discipline, and the larger community.
  • Academic, professional, industry, and/or community service that contributes to building respectful and inclusive organizational climates, advances institutional recruitment of marginalized people, and raises awareness of JEDI issues.
  • Theoretical JEDI frameworks and theories that you apply in your work that are useful for creating awareness, understanding, and advancement of JEDI issues and goals.

Posting Information


Position Number 106024
Posting Number F00406
Posting Date 01/19/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12839

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