Adjunct Faculty - School Psychology

William James College, Inc. • Newton, MA

13h • $4,500 - $6,000 • 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 applicants from diverse backgrounds and career paths.

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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Specialist Level applicants will be considered.
• Individuals with nontraditional career paths.
• Those who have taken time off for family reasons.
• 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 (e.g., Primary Project), 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree