Statistics & Research, Full-Time Core Faculty at William James College

Full-Time Core Faculty Position, Clinical Psychology Department (Statistics & Research)

William 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.  

William James College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. William James College endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities.

Responsibilities: 

Core faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision, as well as contributing through committee work and scholarly productivity. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated competence and enthusiasm for teaching Statistics and Research Methods at the doctoral 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.

 In addition to the above criteria, candidates qualified to teach one or more of the following courses are preferred: 

1. Leadership 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.
2. Program Development and Evaluation. This course trains students to design and develop, manage, and objectively evaluate clinical treatment and other psychologically-informed programs.
3. Advanced Clinical Practice. This course guides students in developing advanced skills in conceptualizing cases and creating treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults. 

 The successful candidate may also teach generalist foundational courses in the Clinical Psy.D. program.  

Qualifications: 

Applicants 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 also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion. 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. 

Applicants MUST be eligible employment in the United States without College requiring work visa sponsorship.

Total Rewards:

We are excited to present an exceptional compensation and benefits package that prioritizes your well-being! Embrace comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, complemented by flexible spending accounts. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with company-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and the opportunity to contribute to your retirement. Relish our generous paid time off and seize the exciting professional development opportunities that empower your growth. Join us and experience a rewarding workplace that passionately invests in your future!

Application Procedure:

Review of applications occurs on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)

William 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.