Associate/Full Professor, PhD Program Director - Human Development & Family Science

About the role

The Department of Human Development & Family Science at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor who will also serve as the Program Director for the PhD in Health Sciences, an interdisciplinary program in the College of Health Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve excellence in teaching, mentoring graduate students, and leading research in areas such as child health, lifespan development, and medical social work.
• Secure external research funding and maintain a strong scholarship record.
• Lead and mentor a dynamic graduate student cohort, including PhD students.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and disciplines.
• Contribute to the department's outreach programs and experiential learning initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent terminal academic degree in human development & family science, social work, or a closely related field.
• Record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students, including PhD students.
• Track record of successfully securing external research funding and having a strong scholarship record.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Preferred: Clinical background with licensure (e.g., social work or related professional license), leadership experience in graduate education, experience in human development and family science programs, and experience working within medical or healthcare systems.