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 a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will primarily teach and serve undergraduate psychology students, but opportunities to teach and work with students in the department's behavior analysis master's and Ph.D. programs are available to interested candidates.

The ideal candidate would be able to teach courses in developmental psychology and special topics in their areas of expertise, in addition to standard psychology courses, such as Introduction to Psychology. A teaching load commensurate with the other duties of the position is set at seven courses per year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining productive research and scholarship, advising undergraduate students, and participating in service at the university, local, and national levels.

Requirements:

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology - Must be completed prior to Fall 2026
• Evidence of Research Potential including Peer-reviewed publications or strong pipeline.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in psychology.
• Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi).
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse student populations.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Postdoctoral Experience
• Established Record of Publications and Grant Activity
• Ability to teach specific courses (Course titles)
• Experience mentoring students, especially undergraduate or graduate research assistants.
• Ability or interest in collaborating across departments or programs.
• Required or preferred for positions involving supervision of clinical trainees.
• Commitment to and prior experience with departmental, university, or professional service (e.g., journal reviewing, committee work).

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
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit .

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.