Adjunct Faculty - School Psychology

William James College•Newton, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The William James College School Psychology Department is seeking Adjunct faculty for teaching positions in First- and Second-Year Practicum and Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, and Consultation. These courses meet in person, with class schedules varying between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., primarily during standard daytime hours but with some evening classes. Flexibility in scheduling may be possible. The department welcomes applications from individuals with diverse career paths and backgrounds.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a clinically related field.
Teaching experience.
Licensed or licensed-eligible in Massachusetts as a School Psychologist (preferred).
Maintain some involvement in clinical practice, consultation, or demonstrate a strong history of having done so.
Available to teach in-person courses during daytime hours, with some evening availability.
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.

Nice To Haves

Specialist Level applicants will be considered.
Individuals with nontraditional career paths, those who have taken time off for family reasons, or those who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction on major theoretical models and evidence-based strategies for addressing behavioral and emotional challenges in classroom settings, including principles of learning theory, behavior modification, and positive behavioral supports.
Teach foundational skills such as identifying and selecting target behaviors, applying techniques to increase or decrease behaviors, implementing contingency contracting, and utilizing group management strategies.
Integrate cross-cultural perspectives to support understanding and appropriate intervention planning for diverse student populations.
Guide students in problem-solving, prevention, and intervention planning, including the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of behavior intervention plans using progress-monitoring data.
Instruct students in conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and developing a repertoire of strategies tailored to individual and group needs.
Facilitate practicum seminars that integrate coursework with field-based experiences across first- and second-year school psychology placements, supporting students in applying assessment, counseling, and intervention skills in school settings.
Guide students in delivering data-driven academic and mental health supports within a multi-tiered framework, and provide supervision on assessment, intervention planning, and case conceptualization.
Lead discussions and assignments that deepen understanding of school systems, culture, and professional practice, while offering training in evidence-based interventions, standardized and curriculum-based assessments, and foundational counseling skills.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.