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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 March 10, 2026. Applications received after March 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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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.
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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).

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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
Department: Psychology

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.



Position Number: 107076
Posting Number: F00512
Posting Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16512







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About University of Rhode Island

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 University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

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