Full Time Faculty Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology (Remote)

About the role

The School of Health and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Global invites applications for a dynamic, mission-driven faculty member to join our fully remote academic community beginning August 2026. This full-time appointment is expected at the Assistant Professor level, with the possibility of appointment at the Associate Professor rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, assess, and teach online synchronous courses within the Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling programs, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards
• Mentor and support students, adjunct faculty, staff, and other program stakeholders to promote student success and program quality
• Participate in service to the discipline, profession, and institution, including committee work and community engagement, both internally and externally
• Demonstrate professional and collegial conduct that fosters mutual respect, trust, transparent communication, and appropriate confidentiality with faculty, staff, and university leadership
• Contribute to ongoing program development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned in collaboration with the Dean, consistent with faculty role expectations outlined in the Faculty Manual

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate (PhD or DMFT in Marriage & Family Therapy, Ph.D. or PSY.D., in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy), or a related discipline from an accredited institution; ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion by start date
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist
• Minimum of two (2) years of post professional practice experience in mental health or related practice setting
• Experience teaching in higher education, preferably in online asynchronous modalities

Qualifications

• Involvement in related professional and academic associations
• Experience supporting program accreditation or regulatory alignment (e.g., COAMFTE, regional accreditation, or state licensure board requirements, as applicable)
• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or community engagement activities
• Demonstrated ability to manage, support, and train adjuncts in an online environment
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and supporting a diverse adult learner population
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering current, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first LMS
• Experience applying data-informed approaches to enhance student success and retention
• Demonstrated ability to engage collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across disciplines
• Committed to cultivating a workplace culture grounded in respect, openness, and constructive dialogue

Skills

• Expertise in developing and delivering current, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first LMS
• Data-informed approaches to enhance student success and retention
• Collaborative and collegial conduct

Benefits

At the University of Massachusetts Global, we support your total well-being with flexible and meaningful benefits:

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options
• Work-Life Balance: Remote options, flexible schedules, generous time off, including paid holidays and a paid winter break
• Financial Security: Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support
• Retail: 403(b) plan with a Roth option. 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% match for a 9% total employer contribution!
• Tuition: Tuition discounts for employees and family and Tuition Exchange program with other universities. PSLF eligible employer
• Wellness: Counseling services, Free Calm Health subscription and year-round wellness programs

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $66,725 - $72,612 annually. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.

Schedule

Employees must be available for collaboration during core hours from 9am to 2pm (PST).