Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology

Position: Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology Location: Nashua, NH
Job Id: 423 # of Openings: 0 Assistant Professor, Counseling and Psychology
The Division of Counseling and Psychology at Rivier University invites applications for an Assistant professor (Counseling and School Psychology) position. This will be an in-person, full-time, non-tenure track, renewable, 9-month per year appointment in the Division of Counseling and Psychology. The position will include responsibilities in in the graduate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and School Psychology. We encourage candidates who are committed to enhancing the racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity of the program to apply.
Responsibilities
The new faculty member will join the core Counseling and Psychology faculty in the training of graduate students, with the following primary responsibilities:

• Assume teaching, advisement, and mentoring responsibilities for graduate students in counseling and school psychology. Opportunities for face-to-face and online teaching. Mentoring as an experienced clinical professional is highly desired.
• Serve on doctoral research and dissertation committees.
• Provide University-based supervision for students completing practicums and internships.
• Participate in student and program data collection and assessment.
• Participate in ongoing program growth and development, particularly with respect to the integration of social justice throughout all program experiences.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and enrollment opportunities to attract and retain a diverse group of graduate and doctoral students.
• Maintain professional and licensure requirements commensurate with teaching graduate studies and supervising practicum and internship experiences. Hold a license as a psychologist in the state of New Hampshire.
• Provide service to the programs and the University.
• Develop/maintain an active research agenda that promotes student involvement.
• Join an experienced and talented faculty to model collaboration for student success as counselors and school psychologists.

Qualifications
Applicants with the following experience, knowledge, and scholarship are encouraged to apply:

• Earned doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program, with a minimum of two years of academic or clinical practice.
• Licensed psychologist in the state of New Hampshire. Candidates licensed in other states who could transfer the license to New Hampshire are encouraged to apply.
• Graduate teaching or clinical supervision experience in counseling and/or school psychology is highly desired.
• Demonstrated scholarship, including applied research, in the areas of counseling and/or school psychology.

Rivier University
Dedicated to its mission of “transforming hears and minds to serve the world,” Rivier University is guided by the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The faculty are engaged in the education of the whole person in the context of an open and inclusive academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgement, and respect for all people.
Located in Nashua, NH, just 45 minutes from Boston, Rivier University has a rich history of supporting the academic and personal success of its students, both in broad-based learning in the liberal areas and in programs of professional practice, including business, education, nursing, counseling and psychology. Having gained University status in 2012, Rivier now has over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs, including three doctoral programs, in education (EdD), nursing (DNP), and counseling and school psychology (PsyD).
Application Instructions
Candidates should send a letter of interest and experience describing teaching and supervisory philosophy and approach, curriculum vitae, and sample syllabus, and three letters of reference to hr@rivier.edu. Application review will begin immediate and continue until the position is filled.
Rivier University does not discriminate based on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access, treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Rivier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rivier University offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees that includes paid time off, extended sick leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, flex spending account, tuition remission options, and a 403(b)-retirement plan match after one year of employment.