Assistant Professor, Quantitative Methods Counseling and School Psychologists

Assistant Professor, Quantitative Methods for Counseling and School Psychologists

Location

Nashua

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Division

Division of Counseling & Psychology

Department

Graduate Counseling

Opening Date

02/18/2026

* Description

* Benefits

Description

The Division of Counseling and Psychology offers an APA-accredited doctoral program in Counseling and School Psychology. The doctoral program prepares students to serve their communities through the application of psychological science and practice, guided by the values of respect, compassion,

and service.

The Division invites applications for a Professor of Practice specializing in Quantitative Methods for Practicing Counseling and School Psychologists . Qualified candidates will have expertise in quantitative methods, graduate-level teaching experience, and a record of applied professional

contribution.

This is a full-time, in-person, non
-tenure-track, 9-month appointment. Faculty are expected to deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction; foster critical thinking; and support student development within a student-centered, practice-oriented doctoral program. Professors of Practice maintain applied clinical or professional work , though ongoing scholarship is welcome.

Area of Focus:
Quantitative Methods

The faculty member in this role will prepare students to apply scientific reasoning, research methodology, and data-driven decision-making across psychological practice. Responsibilities include teaching doctoral-level statistics, research methods, and advanced electives in quantitative

and research methodology, as well as supporting student research aligned with a practice-focused doctorate.

Candidates should also specify any foundational psychology domains (biological, cognitive/affective, or social bases of behavior) they are qualified to teach.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Teaching

* Student advising and mentorship

* Research advising, including service on dissertation committees

Qualifications

* Education:

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field

* Licensure:
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in New Hampshire preferred

* Teaching & Mentorship:
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring doctoral students; ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and identities; doctoral-level teaching experience preferred

Supplemental Information

Applicants should apply online at:

A complete application includes:

* A cover letter describing your interest in teaching within an applied doctoral psychology program, experience in teaching, supervision, and mentorship, strategies for fostering inclusive, responsive learning environments for diverse doctoral students

* Updated CV

* Contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior permission)

All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Review of applications 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 or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above.