Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - DC Campus

The Chicago School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 12,543 - 17,186; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School is seeking adjunct faculty for its M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Candidates will engage students in curriculum discussions, provide feedback, and maintain communication with the department. A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field is required, alongside a commitment to diversity and academic excellence.

Compensation is budgeted at $1,124-$1,540 per credit with a range of competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant field is mandatory.
• Commitment to community service and diversity is essential.
• Experience in professional settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through discussion and assignments.
• Provide substantive feedback and timely responses to student queries.
• Maintain communication with faculty and administration.

Skills

Commitment to academic excellence

Research skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, or related field

Job description

Overview

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 Counseling Department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions in our M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The program combines rigorous coursework with supervised clinical training, providing opportunities to put theory into practice in real-world settings. Students prepare to provide counseling services for individuals, families, couples, and groups, while developing the necessary skills to help their clients work through a wide variety of issues including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Low self-esteem
• Stress
• Relationship difficulties
• Suicidal impulses

The program also focuses on a strength‑based approach to counseling in a variety of settings with diverse clients, including children and adolescents, adults, and families, and couples. Courses run 16 weeks in fall and spring semesters, and 8 weeks in the summer.

Principle Duties

Engage students in M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling curriculum through discussion and assignments as outlined in the course syllabi. Provide students substantive feedback and respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. Maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students.

Position Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, or related field
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity
• Exemplary professional experience

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.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $1,124‑$1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. Our competitive benefits include generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 per CDC guidance.