Adjunct Faculty - Forensic Psychology - DC Campus

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Chicago School seeks adjunct faculty for its M.A. Forensic Psychology programs, teaching courses that train graduates to work in police, public safety, and correctional settings.

Courses run 16 weeks in fall and spring, 8 weeks in summer, with licensure track upon graduation. Qualified candidates hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field and demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, professional development, and scholarly activity within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage students in M.A. Forensic Psychology curriculum through discussion and assignments as outlined in the course syllabi.
• Provide substantive feedback and timely responses to student questions.
• Maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students.

Skills

Professional experience

Diversity commitment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

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.

The M.A. Forensic Psychology Department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions. The Chicago School’s Forensic Psychology programs trains graduates who work directly within the arena of police and public safety, correctional-based facilities, re-entry facilities, and with specialized populations including adult offenders, juvenile offenders, and sexual offenders.

Our Forensic Psychology programs offer a track enabling graduates to sit for licensure as a professional counselor upon graduation, enabling them to practice as counselors who provide specialized therapy for clients in forensic settings.

Courses run 16 weeks in fall and spring semesters, and 8 weeks in the summer.

Principle Duties

Engage students in M.A. Forensic Psychology 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.

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.

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. The Chicago School offers 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 other benefits.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.