Program Dir. - APA (Clinical PsyD)

William James College, Inc.•Newton, MA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

William James College is seeking a leader to help build, innovate, and strengthen the future of clinical psychology education while expanding its impact in New England. The Program Director for the Rhode Island-based Clinical PsyD degree will work closely with academic and administrative leadership to provide academic and clinical leadership in preparation for an anticipated launch in Fall 2027. The Director will be responsible for developing curriculum, ensuring alignment with accrediting bodies, recruiting faculty, developing field placements, and implementing program strategy. This role also includes leading pre-launch program development activities. The Director will serve as the senior on-site leader for William James College at the Rhode Island campus, providing academic and operational oversight in coordination with institutional leadership, and will maintain ongoing teaching responsibilities. The role requires experience in academic program administration, people management, and clinical leadership, with a focus on developing RI area partners for training and clinical service and creating pipelines to support the growth of the behavioral health workforce. The Director will have primary responsibility for advancing William James College’s Rhode Island-based initiatives to further the College’s mission in New England.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Prior experience teaching doctoral-level courses and supervising doctoral students
Administrative leadership experience in a higher education or related environment
Minimum five years of full-time experience in higher education
Familiarity with American Psychological Association (APA) Standards of Accreditation
Demonstrated ability to promote team building and collaboration
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Proven ability to build relationships and credibility across organizational levels, from operational teams to executive leadership
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

Licensed or license-eligible clinical psychologist

Responsibilities

Provide on-site academic and operational leadership for the Rhode Island campus, ensuring alignment with WJC academic standards, policies, and operational procedures while coordinating campus functions with Newton offices.
Ensure effective coordination of academic programming, campus operations, and student experience.
Promote a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and student success consistent with the mission and values of WJC.
Provide leadership in curriculum planning and program management, including development, revision, implementation, and evaluation.
Develop the campus-based academic program in alignment with the mission of the College and evolving accreditation requirements.
Collaborate with the admissions office to support broad student recruitment efforts.
Identify, cultivate, and develop new training sites within department parameters.
Monitor and support internship preparation and placement outcomes in alignment with APPIC and APA expectations.
Collaborate with senior leadership to advance the College’s long-term vision and strategic priorities, with a particular focus on implementing academic and strategic initiatives for the Rhode Island campus and Clinical PsyD program.
Serve as the primary academic leader for the RI-based Clinical PsyD program, providing on-site leadership and ensuring alignment with WJC practices.
Represent WJC as the primary institutional leader for the Rhode Island campus, advancing the College’s visibility and partnerships throughout the region.
Build strategic partnerships, foster stakeholder relationships, and identify opportunities that strengthen program growth and advance strategic initiatives that expand WJC’s impact in Rhode Island.
Partner with faculty and industry leaders to ensure that curriculum remains aligned with current and emerging workforce needs.
Serve as a strategic relationship builder and ambassador for the RI campus, developing practicum pipelines, cultivating referral networks, and strengthening the campus’s presence within the New England behavioral health community.
Oversee and ensure implementation of College policies and procedures, state regulations, and campus-level risk management within the RI-based campus and Clinical PsyD program.
Participate in campus-level financial performance budget planning, enrollment targets, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability in coordination with Academic Affairs and institutional leadership.
Recruit and support high-quality faculty and build a sustainable, high-performing faculty team.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation for program faculty in coordination with Academic Affairs.
Host meetings with students, faculty, and Field staff to develop plans that support student success.
Oversee student academic progress, remediation processes, and professional standards consistent with program policies and accreditation requirements.
Ensure faculty and students adhere to College policies, ethical standards, legal requirements, and accreditation standards.
Participate in accreditation preparation, reporting, and continuous improvement processes consistent with APA Standards of Accreditation.
Oversee program-level assessment of student learning outcomes, retention trends, internship match rates, and licensure outcomes to support continuous improvement and accreditation compliance.
Maintain active teaching responsibilities.
Participate in institutional governance processes and academic committees as assigned.
Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders in RI, such as field placement sites, government agencies, potential funders, and educational collaborators, to unlock new programmatic opportunities for the College in the State.
Develop and strengthen relationships with RI-based philanthropic organizations, foundations, corporations, and public agencies to support programming adjacent to the RI-based Clinical PsyD.
Identify, research, and pursue new revenue opportunities, including grants, contracts, and sponsorships, while taking an active role in maintaining the RI campus budget.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.