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Careers at William James
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 looking for colleagues who want to help shape that future.
Total Rewards
We are excited to present an exceptional compensation and benefits package that prioritizes your well-being! Embrace comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, complemented by flexible spending accounts. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with company-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and the opportunity to contribute to your retirement. Seize exciting professional development opportunities that empower your growth. Join us and experience a rewarding workplace that passionately invests in your future!
Current Openings
Explore our exciting job openings listed below and see how you can become a valued member of the William James College community. Your next rewarding career opportunity awaits!
Position Summary
William James College announces an opening for an Adjunct Faculty position in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department.
William James College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. William James College endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities.
Essential Functions
We are seeking applicants who can teach a variety of clinical courses. Compensation varies from $4,500-$6,000.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. Successful applicants will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting multicultural competence in educational and work environments. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.
Qualified applicants for this position should have experience teaching at the graduate level.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center (click here)
Review of applications occurs on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
The salary for this position is highly competitive with compensation of $80,000 to $85,000 annually!
Position Summary
Embedded in the Framingham Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status, social functioning, and determine level of risk to self and others.
Essential Functions
- Work collaboratively to assist and support law enforcement on calls involving individuals in a mental health/substance use related crisis.
- Participate in regular ride-alongs in all partner police departments.
- Attend monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings.
- Work closely with community members who are in crisis, identifying signs of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and substance use.
- Perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and employ de-escalation techniques.
- Provide community-based care through effective and efficient in-person responses, telephone support and referrals.
- Thoroughly document all clinician interventions and follow up care needed.
- Provide informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers.
- Collect and enter data on interventions performed in the DMH database and clinical notes program.
- Engage with training and professional development to enhance their clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field.
- Massachusetts License as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), or Psychologist (LP/HSP) eligible (preferred).
- Two years’ experience in crisis work.
- Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred)
- Understanding of grief and trauma.
- Excellent client assessment, and intervention skills.
- Proactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Responsive with follow through on individual tasks.
- Ability to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment.
- Demonstrate understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center (click here).
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
Position Summary
William James College announces an opening for a full-time Core Faculty position in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department beginning on August 4, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and the benefits are highly competitive. The minimum starting salary for this academic position is $90,000 and is consistent with the department’s salary equity considerations for incoming faculty.
William James College is dedicated to preparing professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities through rigorous education, applied training, and public service. The College values collaboration, respect, and inclusive excellence across its academic, clinical, and community settings.
Essential Functions
Core faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision. Additionally, there is the expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. We are seeking applicants who can teach generalist courses in the Clinical PsyD program. Qualified applicants for this position should have experience in teaching foundational courses at the graduate level (e.g., Clinical Practice, Social Bases of Behavior, Cognitive Assessment). The successful applicant may also teach specialized courses depending on their relevant expertise. Applicants will also supervise dissertations in their specific area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong appreciation for and commitment to WJC's core values of experiential education, social responsibility, and personal growth.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research) is preferred. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and workplace environment, and must be willing to contribute to the core values of the college. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center (click here).
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
Position Summary
William James College announces an opening for a full-time Core Faculty position in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department beginning on August 4, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and the benefits are highly competitive. The minimum starting salary for this academic position is $90,000 and is consistent with the department’s salary equity considerations for incoming faculty.
William James College is dedicated to preparing professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities through rigorous education, applied training, and public service. The College values collaboration, respect, and inclusive excellence across its academic, clinical, and community settings.
Essential Functions
Core faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision. Additionally, there is the expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. We are seeking applicants who can teach Psychometrics at a graduate level. Applicants with an interest in addressing disparities in scale development, validation, and implementation and/or whose work has focused on behavioral health equity for unserved and underserved communities will be of particular interest. The successful applicant may teach our Psychometrics class, as well as generalist courses in the clinical PsyD program. Applicants will also supervise dissertations in their specific area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong appreciation for and commitment to WJC's core values of experiential education, social responsibility, and personal growth
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research) is preferred. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and workplace environment, and must be willing to contribute to the core values of the college. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center (click here).
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
Position Summary
William James College announces an opening for a full-time Core Faculty position in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department beginning on August 4, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and the benefits are highly competitive. The minimum starting salary for this academic position is $90,000 and is consistent with the department’s salary equity considerations for incoming faculty.
William James College is dedicated to preparing professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities through rigorous education, applied training, and public service. The College values collaboration, respect, and inclusive excellence across its academic, clinical, and community settings.
Essential Functions
Core faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision. Additionally, there is the expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. We are seeking applicants with interest, expertise, and/or experience in Social Bases of Behavior. We are especially interested in applicants whose work lies at the intersection of social psychology and clinical psychology. Applicants with an interest in addressing mental health disparities and/or whose work has focused on behavioral health equity for unserved or underserved communities will be of particular interest. The successful applicant may teach relevant courses (e.g., Social Bases of Behavior) as well as generalist courses in the clinical PsyD program. Applicants will also supervise dissertations in their specific area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong appreciation for and commitment to WJC's core values of experiential education, social responsibility, and personal growth.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research) is preferred. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and workplace environment, and must be willing to contribute to the core values of the college. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center (click here).
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
Position Summary
William James College announces an opening for a full-time Core Faculty position in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Department beginning on August 4, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and the benefits are highly competitive. The minimum starting salary for this academic position is $90,000 and is consistent with the department’s salary equity considerations for incoming faculty.
William James College is dedicated to preparing professionals who serve individuals, families, and communities through rigorous education, applied training, and public service. The College values collaboration, respect, and inclusive excellence across its academic, clinical, and community settings.
Essential Functions
Core faculty members are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision. Additionally, there is the expectation of committee work and scholarly productivity. We are seeking applicants who can teach Statistics and Research Methods at the graduate level. Expertise in areas such as research design, quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, and applied data interpretation in clinical psychology is highly desirable. Applicants whose work advances methodological rigor, promotes evidence-based practices, or addresses issues of behavioral health equity in research contexts will be of particular interest. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Statistics and Research Methods and will also supervise student research and dissertations aligned with their area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong appreciation for and commitment to WJC's core values of experiential education, social responsibility, and personal growth.
In addition to the above criteria, candidates qualified to teach one or more of the following courses are preferred:
- Leadership and Management of Systems. This course prepares students to lead and function well within the policies and systems that determine the professional roles and effectiveness of clinical psychologists.
- Program Development and Evaluation. This course trains students to design and develop, manage, and objectively evaluate clinical treatment and other psychologically-informed programs.
- Advanced Clinical Practice. This course guides students in developing advanced skills in conceptualizing cases and creating treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults.
The successful candidate may also teach generalist foundational courses in the Clinical Psy.D. program.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research) is preferred. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and workplace environment, and must be willing to contribute to the core values of the college. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center (click here).
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
Position Summary
William James College announces openings for full-time Teaching Faculty Fellows in the Clinical Psychology Department beginning August 2026. The Fellowship offers a highly competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement at the College.
The Teaching Faculty Fellowship aims to recruit, train, and mentor recent graduates who have completed their doctoral degrees in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; and prepare new faculty to enter the nation’s professoriate. The primary aim of the Fellowship is to cultivate a strong cohort of exceptionally talented and well-trained faculty whose diverse experiences and perspectives have been underrepresented in academic settings. It endeavors to equip Fellows with the skills, knowledge, and expertise to engage in paradigm-shifting and inclusive teaching, advising, and research practices as well as in administrative and leadership positions in academia.
Applicants must be recent graduates or early career professionals with Clinical or Counseling Psychology doctoral degrees (including those who will complete their graduate studies by August 2026). We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including individuals whose perspectives have been underrepresented in academic settings, as well as those dedicated to fostering inclusive, equitable, and accessible environments and supporting historically underserved communities.
Essential Functions
Teaching Faculty Fellows are involved in teaching, advising, and research supervision of graduate students. Additionally, they participate in didactic training on inclusive teaching and learning designs, strength-based pedagogical approaches, and culturally empowering instructional strategies. Fellows actively engage in professional development, scholarly, and program evaluation activities. They also receive faculty and peer mentorship throughout their enrollment in the program. Of particular interest to the Fellowship are candidates with a background—or interest in developing expertise—in consultation, personality and cognitive assessment, program development and evaluation, and substance use disorders. We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in tackling disparities in these domains and/or whose work advances behavioral health equity for communities that have been historically overlooked or insufficiently served. Fellows may teach generalist foundational courses in the Clinical Psychology Department, including Neuropsychology, Statistics and Research, Psychometrics, and Social Bases of Behavior. We are also seeking applicants interested in teaching courses, in the Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health, that are focused on mental health issues among Asian, Latino, Black, and immigrant populations.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited internship, have earned their degrees within the past 10 years (through August 2026), have teaching experience, preferably be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts, and maintain some involvement in clinical practice or consultation. A demonstrated record of scholarly work defined broadly (e.g., community engagement, educational leadership, innovation, investigation, and research) is preferred. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to fostering respectful, collaborative, and culturally responsive learning and work environments and be willing to contribute to the College’s strategic efforts to support an inclusive and welcoming campus community. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes and participate in on-campus activities. The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, taken time off for family reasons, or achieved excellence in careers outside academia.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Application Procedure
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by Friday, March 20, 2026. To apply, please visit our career center (click here).
Applicants for the Teaching Faculty Fellowship must submit:
- A detailed cover letter describing their background and qualifications; teaching, clinical, and research interests; demonstrated commitment to working with historically excluded and underserved communities; dedication to pursuing a career in academia; and potential to contribute to the community of the College.
- A résumé/curriculum vitae.
William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.