Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	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 July 15, 2026. Applications received after July 15, 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: ● Teach graduate-level courses to students in the Master’s program in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling (MBHC) and the APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. Expectations are for teaching a total of 6 courses per year across the academic year and summer session. At least 2 of these courses must be practicum courses involving the training of clinical students. In additional, students will sign up for individual supervision.● Supervise MBHC graduate students in clinical practice, including individual and group therapy work.● Oversee and manage internship/externship placements for MBHC students.● Contribute to the department’s mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research, teaching, and supervision.● Mentor MBHC graduate and undergraduate students, fostering professional and academic growth.● Engage in service to the department, college, and university through community outreach and advocacy events, committee participation, and other program development activities.● Support administrative responsibilities in the Psychological Consultation Center. 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
End Date of Restriction or Limitation	Position is full-time calendar year, non-tenure-track, limited to 06/30/2028 with anticipated renewal.

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 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.

Posting Information

Position Number	107076
Posting Number	F00512
Posting Date	01/21/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16117

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Do you have a Clinically-focused Masters or Doctorate degree (or a closely related field) at time of application?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you licensed or license-eligible as an LMHC or Psychologist in Rhode Island?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience in providing clinical supervision, with proficiency in empirically supported treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, and/or other third-wave therapies)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have evidence of teaching excellence in core courses related to clinical psychology such as Psychopathology, Interventions or Service Ethics?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, clinical practice, supervision, and service?
   • Yes
   • No
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