DisabledInCareers | Associate or Full Professor of Psychology & Director of Undergraduate Programs at University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

Associate or Full Professor of Psychology & Director of Undergraduate Programs

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University of Rhode Island

Location: Kingston, Rhode Island
Category: Faculty-Liberal Arts-Psychology
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Job Description

Job Title

Associate or Full Professor of Psychology & Director of Undergraduate Programs

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 November 1, 2025. Applications received after November 1, 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 Department of Psychology seeks a tenured professor to serve as Director of Undergraduate Programs, Spring 2026. We’re looking for a dynamic scholar-educator who combines educational research expertise with innovative teaching methods and strong administrative skills.

The successful applicant will provide visionary leadership for our undergraduate programming, which is one of URI’s largest majors with approximately 1,100 undergraduate students in BA and BS programs. Psychology offers exceptional opportunities for student engagement in research and experiential learning. The ideal candidate will be passionate about undergraduate curriculum development and innovation, excel at engaging and integrating students into cutting-edge research using innovative methodologies and committed to creating transformational educational experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead undergraduate program: Working collaboratively with College and Department leadership – plan, develop, and evaluate curriculum; coordinate course staffing.
Research: Conduct educationally relevant psychology research and scholarship.

Teach: Undergraduate and graduate courses in your area of expertise.
Mentor students: Supervise undergraduate research and provide professional development.
Service: Participate in department, college, and university committees.
Promote diversity: Support equity and inclusion in all activities.

Required Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field.

2. Qualified for Associate of Full Professor rank.

3. A track record of educationally relevant research/scholarship.

4. Demonstrated strong undergraduate teaching record.

5. Demonstrated leadership experience with undergraduate programs.

6. Demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and DEI principles.

7. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

8. Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Union

AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status

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

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Position is full-time, academic year, tenure-track.

Department

Psychology

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Campus Location

Kingston