Teaching Faculty Fellowship, Clinical Psychol

William James College, Inc.•Newton, MA

3d•$65,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

William James College is seeking full-time Teaching Faculty Fellows for the Clinical Psychology Department, beginning August 2026. This Fellowship offers a competitive salary and career advancement opportunities. The program aims to recruit, train, and mentor recent doctoral graduates in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, preparing them for careers in academia. The primary goal is to cultivate a diverse cohort of talented faculty equipped with skills for inclusive teaching, advising, research, and leadership. The Fellowship emphasizes developing faculty who can engage in paradigm-shifting and inclusive teaching, advising, and research practices, as well as administrative and leadership roles in academia.

Requirements

PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
Earned doctoral degree within the past 10 years (through August 2026).
Teaching experience.
Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts.
Maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering respectful, collaborative, and culturally responsive learning and work environments.
Willingness to contribute to the College’s strategic efforts to support an inclusive and welcoming campus community.
Availability to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities.
Recent graduates or early career professionals with Clinical or Counseling Psychology doctoral degrees (including those who will complete their graduate studies by August 2026).
Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Background or interest in developing expertise in consultation, personality and cognitive assessment, program development and evaluation, and substance use disorders.
Strong interest in tackling disparities in these domains or advancing behavioral health equity for historically overlooked or underserved communities.
Demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research).
Candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including individuals whose perspectives have been underrepresented in academic settings.
Candidates dedicated to fostering inclusive, equitable, and accessible environments and supporting historically underserved communities.
Individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, taken time off for family reasons, or achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

Responsibilities

Teaching, advising, and research supervision of graduate students.
Participating in didactic training on inclusive teaching and learning designs, strength-based pedagogical approaches, and culturally empowering instructional strategies.
Actively engaging in professional development, scholarly, and program evaluation activities.
Receiving faculty and peer mentorship.
Teaching generalist foundational courses in the Clinical Psychology Department, such as Neuropsychology, Statistics and Research, Psychometrics, and Social Bases of Behavior.
Teaching courses in the Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health focused on mental health issues among Asian, Latino, Black, and immigrant populations.