Assistant Professor (Psychology) - Clinical Psychology, Developmental Focus

PsyDin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program, focusing on child and adolescent development and Black/African American communities. The role involves teaching undergraduate psychology majors and doctoral students, research mentoring, and service to the program and Greater Boston.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology by Aug 31, 2027, a record of research and teaching excellence, and a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology or closely related field by Aug 31, 2027.
• Clear evidence of excellence in research and teaching.
• Developmental focus on child, adolescent, or family systems.
• Emphasis on Black/African American communities, including Black immigrant communities.
• Preference for licensed or license-eligible applicants in clinical psychology or related licensable fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate psychology majors and doctoral students.
• Maintain a 2-2 teaching load across undergraduate/graduate classes.
• Graduate teaching may include: Child Therapy, Social Justice in Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Research Methods.
• Undergraduate teaching may include: Infancy/Childhood Development, Adolescence, Black Experience, Family & Child, Social Justice.
• Provide research mentoring and advising, contribute to program and university service in Greater Boston.
• Contribute to service for the department, university, and local communities.

Skills

Teaching

Research excellence

Mentoring

Diversity focus

Education

Ph.D. in clinical psychology

License-eligible

Job description

Ghulam Qadir

Boston, Massachusetts, United States full-time Remote

Child & Adolescent Therapist

EMPLOYER: University of Massachusetts Boston

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

TYPE: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

START DATE: September 1, 2027

SALARY: Approximately 0,000 - 1,740

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins September 15, 2026 (Open until filled)

Requirements

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology or closely related field by August 31, 2027
• Clear evidence of excellence in research and teaching
• Developmental focus (child, adolescent, or family systems)
• Emphasis on Black/African American communities, including Black immigrant communities in the U.S.
• Preference for licensed or license-eligible applicants with doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology or related licensable fields (e.g., Counseling, School Psychology)

Preferred

• Ability to teach at least one graduate-level assessment course

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in undergraduate psychology major and clinical psychology doctoral program
• 2-2 teaching load (undergraduate and graduate classes)
• Graduate teaching may include: Child Therapy, Foundations of Social Justice in Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Graduate Research Methods
• Undergraduate teaching may include: Infancy and Childhood Development, Adolescence, Psychology and the Black Experience, The Family and the Child, Psychology and Social Justice
• Provide research mentoring and advising to undergraduate and doctoral students
• Contribute to service for program, department, university, and Greater Boston communities

About The Department

Clinical psychology doctoral program uses a scientist-practitioner-activist training model. UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the country with 60%+ of undergraduates from minoritized communities and more than half first-generation college students.

CONTACT: Dr. Sarah Hayes-Skelton | [e-mail]

Dr. Tahirah Abdullah | [e-mail]