Description
About Salve Regina University:
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
The Department of Psychology at Salve Regina University invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor in Counseling / Clinical Psychology to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will primarily teach and serve undergraduate psychology students.
The ideal candidate would be able to teach courses on topics of psychological diagnoses, theories of personality, contemporary therapies, and special topics in their areas of expertise in addition to standard psychology courses like Introduction to Psychology. A teaching load commensurate with the other duties of the position is set at 7 courses per year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining productive research and scholarship, advising undergraduate students, and participating in service at the university, local, and national levels.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
long-term disability coverage
employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center
Other available benefits include:
supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
health savings accounts
529 collegebound saver program
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (the letters should be sent directly to cody.morris@salve.edu). Salve Regina University, as a comprehensive Mercy, Catholic University, welcomes people of all beliefs and encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful. In your cover letter, please highlight how your teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service might serve to support the University's mission and its commitment to diversity, dialogue, and lifelong learning. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
The application window will remain open until the position is filled. The initial review will begin on October 15th.
Contact Cody Morris cody.morris@salve.edu or 401.341.7285 with any questions.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or a related degree.
Ability to teach a diverse group of students
Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity
