Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

About the role

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice to support a new Master’s program in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling.

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 addition, students will sign up for individual supervision.
• Serve as a supervisor for 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.

Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

• Clinically-focused Masters or Doctorate degree (or a closely related field) at time of application.
• Licensed or license-eligible as an LMHC or Psychologist in Rhode Island.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision, with proficiency in empirically supported treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, and/or other third-wave therapies).
• Evidence of teaching excellence in core courses related to clinical psychology such as Psychopathology, Interventions or Service Ethics.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, clinical practice, supervision, and service.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience in teaching and supervising both individual and group therapy theory and practice.
• Experience in clinical training with and professional mentorship of graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• 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

The University of Rhode Island 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.

Department Information

Department: Psychology