General Summary of Position:
The Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in Clinical & Applied Psychology to begin September 1, 2027. We welcome applicants with expertise in clinical psychology or related applied areas, including behavior analysis, health psychology, social work, counseling psychology, and community-based practice, who can contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through teaching, mentorship, supervision, and experiential learning. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: mental health and wellbeing, behavioral interventions, behavioral medicine, health promotion, clinical and community-based practice, and the prevention or treatment of psychological and behavioral health concerns. Additional areas of interest include interventions addressing mental and physical health, health disparities, substance use, chronic health conditions, and the needs of underserved populations. Applicants with other areas of applied expertise that complement the Department's existing strengths and curricular needs are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentorship, and experiential learning. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in clinical, healthcare, community, or social service settings who can connect psychological science with professional practice. The successful candidate will teach courses in their areas of expertise and may contribute to student supervision and experiential learning through community service learning, directed studies, honors theses, graduate fieldwork, and master's projects or theses. Opportunities may also include developing and coordinating applied training experiences with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other professional settings. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education. For a description of course offerings, please visit: https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/FAHSS/Departments/Psychology/course-listing.aspx
In addition to teaching, Teaching Professors are responsible for providing service to their department and the university. Department service activities include advising undergraduate and graduate students, coordinating experiential opportunities, coordinating programs, participating on a variety of department committees, and activities related to recruitment and retention. Teaching Professors are highly valued full-time faculty members who have full voting rights on faculty committees and opportunities for committee leadership.
This is a nine-month appointment that is renewable annually. Assistant Teaching Professors are eligible for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor after completing six years of full-time service at UMass Lowell, with subsequent eligibility for promotion to Full Teaching Professor after six years of excellent performance at the Associate Teaching Professor rank. Teaching faculty are eligible for professional development support. Beyond the regular nine-month appointment, opportunities exist for additional compensation through teaching and advising during the summer months.
About UMass Lowell
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a top-ranking R1 research university that offers an excellent salary and benefits package. The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments on campus, with an on-campus and online B.A., a master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies, and a doctoral program in Psychology.
Psychology is one of 12 academic departments and schools in the University's College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS), located 25 miles northwest of Boston and within two hours of mountains and beaches. The University provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across programs in psychology, public health, nursing, and related disciplines, as well as connections with healthcare and community organizations throughout the region.
Additional information about the Department is available at www.uml.edu/psychology.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- An earned doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Evidence of effective teaching or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychology or a related applied area relevant to the Department's instructional needs.
- Ability to contribute to student advising, mentorship, and experiential learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in clinical psychology, health psychology, behavior analysis, mental health, or related applied areas.
- Professional experience in clinical, healthcare, behavioral health, community-based, or social service settings.
- Experience supervising or mentoring students in applied research, clinical fieldwork, practicum, internships, or other experiential learning activities.
- Experience developing or maintaining partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, or other applied training settings.
- Experience supporting students from diverse educational and personal backgrounds.
- Relevant professional licensure, certification, or credentials in clinical psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related fields.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. The anticipated salary range, pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, lists minimum salary of $75,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor. However, our anticipated expected minimum salary is expected to be $85,000. The anticipated maximum salary, depending on qualifications, and departmental considerations, is not expected to exceed $100,000
Initial review of applications will begin on January 9, 2027, and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Cover letter describing relevant professional experience and record of accomplishments.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Teaching statement/philosophy, including a description of previous teaching experience (no more than 2 pages).
- Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., evaluations, syllabi, rubrics, program/curriculum development).
- Names and contact information of three professional references will be required during the application process.
All materials should be submitted electronically through the UMass Lowell employment portal.
