Associate or Full Professor of Psychology & Director of Undergraduate Programs
University of Rhode Island
Posting Details Position Information 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 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.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
(#3) Teaching Statement (including inclusive teaching approach).
(#4) Research Statement (including student involvement plans).
(#5) Diversity Statement
Note: References will be upon request by the Committee Chair.
Posting Information Position Number 106048 Posting Number F00477 Posting Date 09/02/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15607 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Research Statement Diversity Statement - (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 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.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
(#3) Teaching Statement (including inclusive teaching approach).
(#4) Research Statement (including student involvement plans).
(#5) Diversity Statement
Note: References will be upon request by the Committee Chair.
Posting Information Position Number 106048 Posting Number F00477 Posting Date 09/02/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15607 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Research Statement Diversity Statement - (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field? Yes No * Are you qualified for Associate of Full Professor rank? Yes No * Do you have a track record of educationally relevant research/scholarship? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong undergraduate teaching record? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated leadership experience with undergraduate programs? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and DEI principles? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other
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