Responsibilities
The new faculty member will join the core Counseling and School Psychology faculty in the training of graduate and doctoral students, with the following primary responsibilities:
- Assume teaching, advisement, and mentoring responsibilities for graduate and doctoral students in counseling and school psychology. Opportunities for face-to-face and online teaching.
- Serve on doctoral research committees.
- Provide University-based supervision for students completing practica 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 maintain a diverse group of graduate and doctoral students.
- Maintain professional and licensure requirements commensurate with teaching graduate and doctoral courses and supervising practica and internships. Hold or obtain a license as a psychologist in the state of New Hampshire.
- Provide service to the Program and 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 psychologists.
Applicants with the following experience, knowledge, and scholarship are encouraged to apply:
- Earned doctorate in School or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program, with a minimum of two years of academic or clinical practice.
- Licensed as a psychologist or license-eligible as such in the state of New Hampshire. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a license as a psychologist in the state of New Hampshire.
- Graduate teaching or clinical supervision experience in counseling and/or school psychology.
- Demonstrated scholarship, including applied research, in the areas of counseling and/or school psychology.
Dedicated to its mission of “transforming hearts 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 judgment, 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 arts 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, sample syllabus, and contact information for three letters of reference to Ms. Colleen Mills, Director of Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Applications will be considered as confidential until the finalist phase. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Rivier University does not discriminate 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, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above.
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 1 year of employment.