Assistant Professor of Psychology (Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Program Evaluation)

Job Title Assistant Professor of Psychology (Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Program Evaluation)

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 January 10, 2025. Applications received after January 10, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The University of Rhode Island seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of 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, and program evaluation. The candidate’s research should complement existing departmental strengths in behavior change and health psychology, substance use, trauma, child anxiety, and resilience in mental health. We seek a scholar dedicated to innovative research and teaching, with a commitment to excellence in mentoring and to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work. Appointment Start Date: Fall 2025.

About Department:

The Department of Psychology houses among the largest undergraduate and graduate programs at the University, with over 1000 undergraduates and 60 graduate students. We offer both BA and BS Undergraduate degrees, doctoral tracks in Behavioral Science and an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program, and a new masters-level program in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling. Clinical training is supported by our Psychological Consultation Center (PCC) that serves both the university and the larger Rhode Island community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research in their relevant area of expertise in psychology.
• Teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, fostering academic and professional growth.
• Contribute to the department’s mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service.
• Engage in service activities within the department, college, and broader university community.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and/or mixed methods research.

3. A strong research agenda with potential for external funding.

4. Demonstrated ability in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

5. Integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and service.

6. Ability to contribute to one or more of the department’s existing strengths in behavior change, substance use, trauma, child anxiety, and resilience in mental health.

7. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

8. Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

1. Experience teaching qualitative, mixed methods, and/or program evaluation at the graduate level.

2. A record of mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

3. Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based research.

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About URI:

URI occupies the traditional stomping ground of the Narragansett Nation and the Niantic people. Situated along Narragansett Bay to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, URI is ideally located for outdoor pursuits and cultural endeavors alike. The region boasts extensive wooded hiking trails, golf and sports clubs, and more than 100 miles of coastline, including 20 public beaches. URI is one mile from an Amtrak station connecting to Boston and New York City, 20 miles from T.F. Green International Airport, and 30 miles from Providence, Rhode Island.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

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 full contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three professional references (as one complete document).

(#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) Statement (1-2 pages) addressing your values and/or philosophy, accomplishments, experiences, education, and training with Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (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 (as one complete document):

• 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.

Position Number 106222

Posting Number F00453

Posting Date 11/21/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14363

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