Founding Clinical PsyD Program Director – RI

William James College

Newton (MA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

William James College seeks an accomplished academic leader to serve as founding Program Director for the Rhode Island Clinical PsyD program, launching in Fall 2027. You will shape curriculum, partnerships, and accreditation readiness to ensure enduring program success.

You will collaborate with Newton-based faculty to establish the College's presence in Rhode Island and lay a strong foundation for long-term impact, recruiting faculty, building partnerships with healthcare organizations,

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Experience teaching and mentoring doctoral students.
Knowledge of APA accreditation standards and processes.
Five+ years of higher education experience including academic administration and program leadership.

Responsibilities

Build and launch the Clinical PsyD program.
Shape curriculum, program strategy, student success, and APA accreditation readiness.
Recruit and develop outstanding faculty while fostering a collaborative academic culture.
Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, schools, community agencies, and other institutions to expand clinical training opportunities.
Serve as the senior on-site academic leader in Rhode Island, providing programmatic leadership.
Strengthen pathways into the behavioral health profession; address regional need for trained providers.
Establish a lasting foundation for a program influencing future psychologists and communities.