Program Dir. - APA (Clinical PsyD

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Newton, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Instituti onal Overview

William James College is in an exciting period of growth at a time when access to high-quality behavioral healthcare has never been more important. For over 50 years, our faculty and staff have prepared professionals to bring evidence-based mental health care to healthcare systems, community agencies, schools, correctional facilities, businesses, and private practice settings throughout New England and beyond.

Our mission is clear: to advance educational excellence in applied psychology and to develop skilled, compassionate professionals committed to expanding access to behavioral healthcare for individuals and communities who need it most.

As a community grounded in excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals, William James College fosters leadership, collaboration, and service in an increasingly complex world. We seek professionals who are energized by meaningful work, committed to student success, and motivated to make a lasting impact in the field of behavioral health.

We are building the next generation of behavioral health leaders and are looking for colleagues who want to help shape that future.

Position Summary

As we prepare for the launch of a Rhode Island–based Clinical PsyD program, we are seeking a leader who is excited to help build, innovate, and strengthen the future of clinical psychology education while expanding William James College’s (WJC) impact in New England. The Program Director for the Rhode Island–based Clinical PsyD degree will work closely with the academic and administrative leadership of WJC in Newton, Massachusetts to provide academic and clinical leadership in preparation for an anticipated launch in Fall 2027.

The Director will have day-to-day responsibility for developing curriculum, create alignment with requirements of accrediting bodies, recruit faculty, develop field placements, and implement program strategy. The Director also leads pre-launch program development activities in advance of the 2027 program start.

The Director serves as the senior on-site leader for WJC at the Rhode Island campus, providing academic and operational oversight in coordination with institutional leadership. The Director maintains ongoing teaching responsibilities within the program. The role requires experience with academic program administration, people management, and clinical leadership. A successful candidate will be able to work with the Newton leadership to develop RI area partners for training and clinical service while creating and strengthening pipelines that support growth of the behavioral health workforce.

The Director will have primary responsibility for advancing WJC’s Rhode Island-based initiatives, so that the College may continue to execute its mission in New England.

Essential Functions

• 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, including the Registrar, Field Education, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Academic Affairs
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to foster a respectful and inclusive campus environment and to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from a wide range of backgrounds
• 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 consistent with institutional mission and applicable law
• Identify,…