Full-Time Core Faculty Positions in Family Systems

William James College, Inc.•Newton, MA

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

William James College is seeking a full-time Core Faculty member for the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department, beginning August 4, 2026. The college is dedicated to preparing professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities through rigorous education, applied training, and public service. William James College values collaboration, respect, and inclusive excellence across its academic, clinical, and community settings. This role involves teaching, advising, and research supervision, with an expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. The position requires teaching courses in Family Systems, potentially including Family Systems Theory and Practice, and may also involve teaching classes related to Child and Adolescent psychology, such as Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence or The Ecology of Child Behavioral Health. Dissertation supervision in the candidate's area of expertise is also a key responsibility. The college is particularly interested in candidates who appreciate and are committed to WJC's core values of experiential education, social responsibility, and personal growth.

Requirements

PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
Teaching experience.
Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts.
Maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and workplace environment.
Willingness to contribute to the core values of the college.
Availability to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities.
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

Demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research).
Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in the area of Family Systems in the Clinical Psy.D. program.
Teaching related courses such as Family Systems Theory and Practice.
Potentially teaching classes related to Child and Adolescent psychology (e.g., Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence, The Ecology of Child Behavioral Health).
Supervising dissertations in their specific area of expertise.
Involvement in committee work.
Scholarly productivity.