Tenure Track Faculty of Psychology Clinical
8261BR
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-Psychology
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2024
Detailed Job Description
The Department of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT; www.rit.edu/psychology) invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2024. We seek an energetic and enthusiastic psychologist who will serve as an instructor, researcher, and mentor to students in our undergraduate (Psychology, Neuroscience) and graduate programs (Masters in Experimental Psychology, Ph.D. in Cognitive Science). Candidates should have expertise in an area of Clinical Psychology or related fields (e.g. Counseling, School Psychology), with a preference for candidates who have expertise in research areas synergistic with RIT including health disparity research, counseling psychology, or human clinical neuroscience. We are particularly interested in individuals whose area of research expertise expands the current expertise of the faculty. The Department of Psychology at RIT serves a rapidly expanding student population. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching, active research and publication, and a strong potential to attract external funding. Teaching and research are priorities for faculty at RIT, and all faculty are expected to mentor students through advising, research and in-class experiences. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in our clinical psychology track (Clinical Psychology, Psychological Testing, Psychotherapy), will be expected to teach research methods/statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor students in our graduate programs, and be eligible for licensure in NYS if applicable. In addition, candidates must be able to do research and work effectively within the department's existing lab space. RIT provides many opportunities for collaborative research across the institute in many diverse disciplines such as Health Sciences, Digital Humanities, Human-Centered Computing, and Cybersecurity.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
Department/College Description
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Psychology at RIT offers B.S. and M.S. degrees, Advanced Certificates, minors,
immersions, electives, and a new interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science. The B.S. degree provides a general foundation in psychology with specialized training in one of five tracks: biopsychology,
clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. The M.S. degree is in Experimental Psychology, with an Advanced Certificate offered in Engineering Psychology. We also offer joint degrees B.S.degrees in Human Centered Computing and Neuroscience, and a interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Cognitive Science.
The College of Liberal Arts is one of nine colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology. The
College has over 150 faculty in 13 departments in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The
College currently offers fourteen undergraduate degree programs and five Master degrees, serving
over 800 students.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .
The Department of Psychology at RIT offers B.S. and M.S. degrees, Advanced Certificates, minors,
Required Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Have PhD., or PhD. expected by July 1, 2024 in Clinical Psychology or related fields (e.g. Counseling, School Psychology);
· Have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in psychology;
· Have consistently and recently published;
· Have demonstrated teaching ability and have taught college courses independently beyond TA;
· Have demonstrated ability to supervise student research;
· Demonstrate external research grant attainment potential;
· Demonstrate expertise in research and teaching in clinical psychology, counseling psychology or related areas;
· Show a career trajectory that emphasizes a balance between teaching and research;
· Show a fit with the Department of Psychology’s general mission, teaching, research, and resources.
· Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
· Be eligible for professional licensure in NYS.
· Have PhD., or PhD. expected by July 1, 2024 in Clinical Psychology or related fields (e.g. Counseling, School Psychology);
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 8261BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:
• A brief teaching philosophy
• A research statement that includes information about previous grant work, the potential for future grants, and information about one-on-one supervision of student research
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references • Contribution to Diversity Statement
You can contact the co-chair of the search committee, Rebecca Houston, Ph.D. with questions on the position at: rjhgss@rit.edu.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.
• A brief teaching philosophy
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/4599313
Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.
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