Adjunct Faculty- Forensic Psychology- Online Campus

Job Description:

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.

Position Summary:

The MA Forensic Psychology Department at The Chicago School is seeking several highly qualified adjunct instructors to join our diverse faculty at our Online Campus. We are seeking instructors to teach the following graduate level courses:

• •Core courses related to Theories and Practice: Ethics, Psychopathology, Human Growth and Development, Theories of Counseling, Helping Relationships, Family Systems, Group Processes, Assessment in Counseling, Assessment and Treatment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.
• •Research Methods
• •Biological Bases of Behavior and Psychopharmacology
• •Various forensic psychology related courses

Principal Duties:

• •Teach courses as assigned, engage with students in deeper understanding and application of the material, and facilitate peer collaboration among students
• •Advise students on course content, professional comportment, and career options
• •Meet regularly with students to increase maximize engagement and increase retention
• •Link students to University resources
• •Document student progress
• •Adhere to expectations and guidelines determined by the department chair
• •Complete Term Prep Checklist for each course

Position Qualifications:

• •Doctoral degree in related field
• •Evidence of exemplary teaching experience (3 years preferred)
• •Relevant, professional experience in the field and current licensure/certification, where applicable
• •Commitment to academic excellence, service to the community, research, and diversity, equity and inclusion
• •TCSPP training in online pedagogy (TOPS) or equivalent experience (approved by campus dean).
• •Scholarship and regular community service desired

The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

This job posting, and all others for adjunct faculty roles with The Chicago School, are posted as “evergreen” roles. This means that there is usually an ongoing need for departments to hire 1-2 adjuncts each semester (usually for teaching specialized topics), and they prefer to keep a running pool of applicants to select from when the need to hire arises. Given this information, please note that your application to our evergreen roles willbe reviewed on an as needed basis and you may not hear back immediately. If you would like an update on your application status, you can email National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu . We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us and hope this won’t deter you from continuing to submit your application for any current or future roles you may be interested in.

The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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