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Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
 University of Rhode Island | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Jan 22, 2026 | |
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice 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 March 10, 2026. Applications received after March 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Rhode Island is seeking an a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice to support a new Master's program in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling (https://web.uri.edu/psychology/academics/ms-in-mbhc?) The clinical faculty appointment to begin Summer 2026. Position Summary: The successful candidate will contribute to both the Master's in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling, as well as the Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology through teaching, leadership, and service to the university and community. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical supervision and training, as well as mentorship and teaching at the graduate level. Candidates will work closely with the Director of the Psychological Consultation Center - the Psychology department's community-based training clinic - as well as with department leadership. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Qualifications Required: 1. Clinically-focused Masters or Doctorate degree (or a closely related field) at time of application. 2. Licensed or license-eligible as an LMHC or Psychologist in Rhode Island. 3. Experience in providing clinical supervision, with proficiency in empirically supported treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, and/or other third-wave therapies). 4. Evidence of teaching excellence in core courses related to clinical psychology such as Psychopathology, Interventions or Service Ethics. 5. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, clinical practice, supervision, and service. 6. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills. Preferred: 1. Experience in teaching and supervising both individual and group therapy theory and practice. 2. Experience in clinical training with and professional mentorship of graduate students from diverse backgrounds. 3. Expertise in areas of clinical interest that complement departmental strengths (e.g., behavior change, substance use, trauma, child mental health, parenting, resilience in mental and behavioral health disorders). ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited Department: Psychology Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Curriculum Vitae. (#3) Other Document: a summary of clinical supervision and training experience (as one complete document). Please Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. Position Number: 107076 Posting Number: F00512 Posting Date: 01/21/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16120 jeid-cbcdf2b5cfd0fe44b1a57ae3942329d2 | |