Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical & Applied Psychology

University of Massachusetts Lowell•Lowell, MA

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical & Applied Psychology, beginning September 1, 2027. The position is a renewable annual, nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will teach in their areas of expertise and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through mentorship, supervision, advising, and experiential learning. Areas of expertise may include clinical psychology or related applied fields such as behavior analysis, health psychology, social work, counseling psychology, and community-based practice. The department is particularly interested in expertise related to mental health and wellbeing, behavioral interventions, behavioral medicine, health promotion, clinical and community-based practice, and the prevention or treatment of psychological and behavioral health concerns. Related interests include mental and physical health interventions, health disparities, substance use, chronic health conditions, and underserved populations. The position may include supervision and experiential learning through community service learning, directed studies, honors theses, graduate fieldwork, and master's projects or theses. The professor may also develop and coordinate applied training experiences with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other professional settings. Teaching Professors provide service to the department and university, including student advising, coordinating experiential opportunities and programs, committee participation, and recruitment and retention activities. Teaching Professors have full voting rights on faculty committees and opportunities for committee leadership. The position is represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA and is eligible for professional development support. Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching and advising. 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. The expected minimum salary is $85,000; the stated minimum salary under the applicable collective bargaining agreement is $75,000, and the anticipated maximum is not expected to exceed $100,000, depending on qualifications and departmental considerations.

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 the candidate's areas of expertise.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Contribute to student supervision and experiential learning, including community service learning, directed studies, honors theses, graduate fieldwork, and master's projects or theses.
Develop and coordinate applied training experiences with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other professional settings, as appropriate.
Provide service to the department and university, including coordinating experiential opportunities and programs, participating in department committees, and contributing to recruitment and retention activities.