About this opportunity
Johnson & Wales University lists this Faculty-Psychology (Open Rank) opportunity in providence, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job no: 11273
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Year, Campus Based
Summary
Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in psychology or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University. (Eligible doctorate candidates are encouraged to apply if their degree will be conferred by August 2027.)
Industry experience in psychology or a related industry
Ability to teach a broad range of courses within the discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the college/university level
Background in organizational psychology, health psychology, developmental psychology, or addiction treatment
Please Note
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
College/University transcripts required prior to hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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Worksite address
providence, RI, 02912, US
Who can apply
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