Assistant Professor in Social Psychology

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2021. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 15, 2021. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (December 15, 2021) may not be given full consideration.
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This is an academic-year, 9-month position, which begins each September one week before Labor Day and concludes on Commencement Day the following May. The position is anticipated to begin in September of 2022, prior to the start of the semester.

The Department of Psychology at The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology in our Behavioral Science track, beginning fall 2021. We seek an individual with expertise that complements existing strengths in clinical and health psychology, substance use and addictions, methodology and statistics, inclusion and diversity, child/adolescent/young adult health, and clinical neuroscience. Areas of interest are open, and we broadly welcome specialization in areas of social and health science that are of vital concern to society and that offer opportunities for collaboration within our department and across the College of Health Sciences and the University. The position will address teaching and research needs in social psychology that are central to our undergraduate BA and BS, and graduate curriculums. The Department, College, and University recognize that the field of psychology needs to be strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The Department of Psychology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generations. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented, marginalized, and/or excluded in the field of psychology who will support the mission of both URI and the Department of Psychology to expose students to different perspectives. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Psychology Department is recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and for our commitment to diversity. Our department has 800 undergraduates, 80 graduate students, and 28 faculty, with doctoral tracks in Behavioral Science and an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program. For more information about the Department, please visit https://web.uri.edu/psychology/.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Publish research relevant to social/health psychology.

Mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Seek and secure external research funding that will support productive research.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and service activities.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

1. A PhD (or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field) or completion of the degree by September 1, 2022.

2. Demonstrated ability to publish research in major peer-reviewed journals closely aligned with the field, Department and position.

3. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

4. Demonstrated success and/or evidence of promise in obtaining external funding that will support productive research.

5. Demonstrated ability in applying quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed methods to enhance rigor in research.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. Preferred :

1. Demonstrated research interests in social/health-related areas of psychology. Specific areas of interest are open. Examples may include, but are not limited to, topics such as social cognition, behavioral health decision making, cultural and/or other social influences on addictive and risky health behaviors, social networks, behavioral health risk prevention and intervention, and population health.

2. Demonstrated research interests that have the potential for student involvement and collaboration and contribution within and beyond the Department, such as in the College of Health Sciences, the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, the School of Pharmacy, and the College of Nursing.

3. Demonstrated ability in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.

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

AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

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

Psychology

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

Kingston

No

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 requirements for the position in Social Psychology (as one complete document).

2. Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and e-mail addresses of three professional references.

3. Statement of your Teaching Mission (1-2 pages) (as one complete document).

4. Statement of your Program of Research (2-3pages) (as one complete document).

5. “Other Document” – Diversity Statement (1-2 pages), addressing your values and/or philosophy, accomplishments, experiences, education, and training with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ). 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: - Your understanding/articulation of the role played by intersectional personal identities in developing and executing concrete DEIJ actions and products. – Past or future integration of DEIJ aspects and issues into your teaching activities, and any impact of that DEIJ 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 DEIJ issues. - Theoretical DEIJ Frameworks and theories that you apply in your work that are useful for creating awareness, understanding, and advancement of DEIJ issues and goals. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Important – In addition, candidates must request that 3 letters of recommendation be sent directly to: Joseph S. Rossi, Search Chair, at: jsrossi@uri.edu.

106365

F00268

10/08/2021

Yes

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/8796