Founding Clinical PsyD Program Director - RI

William James College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

William James College in Rhode Island is launching a new Clinical PsyD program and seeks a founding Program Director to shape it from the ground up.

You will collaborate with Newton-based leadership to establish the college's academic presence in Rhode Island, recruit faculty, develop curriculum, and drive APA accreditation efforts while building strong partnerships with healthcare organizations and schools across New England.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and knowledge of APA accreditation standards.
• Five+ years of higher education experience, including academic administration and program leadership.
• Ability to turn vision into action, create structure, solve problems, and build something new while maintaining high academic quality.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills to engage faculty, senior leaders, students, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch the Clinical PsyD program in Rhode Island.
• 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.
• Serve as the senior on-site academic leader in Rhode Island.
• Strengthen pathways into the behavioral health profession.
• Establish a lasting foundation for the program's long-term success.

Skills

Academic & Clinical Expertise

Higher Education Leadership

Builder's Mindset

Collaborative Leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

William James College in Rhode Island is launching a new Clinical PsyD program and seeks a founding Program Director to shape it from the ground up.

You will collaborate with Newton-based leadership to establish the college's academic presence in Rhode Island, recruit faculty, develop curriculum, and drive APA accreditation efforts while building strong partnerships with healthcare organizations and schools across New England.