Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical & Applied Psychology

UMass Lowell • Lowell, MA

10h

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is hiring a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical & Applied Psychology. The position is a renewable annual, nine-month appointment beginning September 1, 2027. The department welcomes expertise in clinical psychology and related applied areas, including behavior analysis, health psychology, social work, counseling psychology, and community-based practice. Areas of particular interest include mental health and wellbeing, behavioral interventions, behavioral medicine, health promotion, clinical and community-based practice, prevention or treatment of psychological and behavioral health concerns, health disparities, substance use, chronic health conditions, and the needs of underserved populations.

The successful candidate will teach courses in their areas of expertise and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through teaching, student advising and mentorship, supervision, and experiential learning. Possible activities include community service learning, directed studies, honors theses, graduate fieldwork, and master's projects or theses. The candidate may also develop and coordinate applied training experiences with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other professional settings. Applicants with experience in clinical, healthcare, community, or social service settings are encouraged to demonstrate how they connect psychological science with professional practice.

Teaching Professors also provide department and university service. Department service may include advising students, coordinating experiential opportunities and programs, serving on department committees, and supporting recruitment and retention. Teaching Professors have full voting rights on faculty committees and opportunities for committee leadership. Assistant Teaching Professors are eligible for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor after six years of full-time service at UMass Lowell, and may later be eligible for promotion to Full Teaching Professor after six years of excellent performance at the Associate rank. Teaching faculty are eligible for professional development support, and additional compensation may be available for summer teaching and advising.

UMass Lowell is an R1 research university. The Psychology Department offers on-campus and online undergraduate programs, a master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies, and a doctoral program in Psychology. The university supports interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, public health, nursing, and related disciplines, as well as connections with regional healthcare and community organizations. The position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. Applications are reviewed beginning January 9, 2027, and accepted until the position is filled, subject to possible early closure.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of effective teaching or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychology or a related applied area relevant to the Department's instructional needs.
• Ability to contribute to student advising, mentorship, and experiential learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in clinical psychology, health psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, or related applied areas.
• Professional experience in clinical, healthcare, behavioral health, community-based, or social service settings.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students in applied research, clinical fieldwork, practicum, internships, or other experiential learning activities.
• Experience developing or maintaining partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, or other applied training settings.
• Experience supporting students from diverse educational and personal backgrounds.
• Relevant professional licensure, certification, or credentials in clinical psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to student supervision and experiential learning, potentially including community service learning, directed studies, honors theses, graduate fieldwork, and master's projects or theses.
• Potentially develop and coordinate applied training experiences with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other professional settings.
• Provide department and university service, including coordinating experiential opportunities and programs, participating in department committees, and contributing to recruitment and retention.
• Participate in faculty committees, with opportunities for committee leadership.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Professional development support for teaching faculty.
• Potential additional compensation for teaching and advising during summer months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree