Program Dir. - APA (Clinical PsyD

Program Director For Rhode Island–Based Clinical Psyd Degree

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.

• 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, cultivate, and develop new training sites within department parameters
• Monitor and support internship preparation and placement outcomes in alignment with APPIC and APA expectations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance the College's long-term vision and strategic priorities, with particular focus on implementing academic and strategic initiatives for the Rhode Island campus and Clinical PsyD program
• Serve as the primary academic leader for the RI-based Clinical PsyD program, providing on-site leadership and ensuring alignment with WJC practices
• Represent WJC as the primary institutional leader for the Rhode Island campus, advancing the College's visibility and partnerships throughout the region

• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, foster stakeholder relationships, and identify opportunities that strengthen program growth and advance strategic initiatives that expand WJC's impact in Rhode Island, consistent with the College's mission
• Partner with faculty and industry leaders to ensure that curriculum remains aligned with current and emerging workforce needs
• Serve as a strategic relationship builder and ambassador for the RI campus, developing practicum pipelines, cultivating referral networks, and strengthening the campus's presence within…