Instructor/Assistant Professor of Psychology (1-Year Limited)

Rhode Island College invites applications for a full-time, 1-Year Instructor/Assistant Professor of Psychology The successful candidate will teach foundational psychology courses, including introductory psychology, research methods, social psychology, human development, and/or child psychology, while maintaining an active research agenda and supervising student research. Additional responsibilities include academic advising and participation in departmental, college, and professional service activities. The department seeks a collaborative educator with college-level teaching and research experience who is committed to supporting students. Rhode Island College is a regional comprehensive public college that serves approximately 6,600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through its five schools: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Business, the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. Established in 1854, we are Rhode Island’s first public institution of higher education. The college is located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant city of Providence, and has satellite locations at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence’s Innovation District and the Rhode Island College Workforce Development Hub in Central Falls, RI. We are known throughout the Northeast for high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, personalized, hands-on learning experiences, world-class faculty, and high value compared to other four-year institutions. Required Qualifications • Master’s in psychology. • College teaching experience in the areas to be taught is essential, and research experience in psychology. Preferred Qualifications: • PH.D in Psychology. • Ability to teach a range of foundational courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, social psychology, human development, and child psychology. • Ability and commitment to involving students in research. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree: $67,734.91 For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/. Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.