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illiam James College announces an opening for a full-time Core Faculty position in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department beginning on August 4, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and the benefits are highly competitive. The minimum starting salary for this academic position is $90,000 and is consistent with the department’s salary equity considerations for incoming faculty.
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illiam James College is dedicated to preparing professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities through rigorous education, applied training, and public service. The College values collaboration, respect, and inclusive excellence across its academic, clinical, and community settings.
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ssential Functions
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ore faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision. Additionally, there is the expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. We are seeking applicants who can teach Statistics and Research Methods at the graduate level. Expertise in areas such as research design, quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, and applied data interpretation in clinical psychology is highly desirable. Applicants whose work advances methodological rigor, promotes evidence-based practices, or addresses issues of behavioral health equity in research contexts will be of particular interest. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Statistics and Research Methods and will also supervise student research and dissertations aligned with their area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong appreciation for and commitment to WJC's core values of experiential education, social responsibility, and personal growth.
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n addition to the above criteria, candidates qualified to teach one or more of the following courses are preferred:
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- eadership and Management of Systems. This course prepares students to lead and function well within the policies and systems that determine the professional roles and effectiveness of clinical psychologists.
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- rogram Development and Evaluation. This course trains students to design and develop, manage, and objectively evaluate clinical treatment and other psychologically-informed programs.
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- dvanced Clinical Practice. This course guides students in developing advanced skills in conceptualizing cases and creating treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults.
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he successful candidate may also teach generalist foundational courses in the Clinical Psy.D. program.
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ducation and Experience
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pplicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research) is preferred. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and workplace environment, and must be willing to contribute to the core values of the college. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.
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erform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.
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ompensation Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually
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his range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.
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pplication Procedure
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o apply, please visit our career center .
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eview of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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nterested applicants should submit:
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- detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
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A- list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
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illiam James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
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his position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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