Adjunct Faculty - PsyD Clinical Forensic- LA Campus

The Chicago School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 1,548,422 - 2,121,504; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School is seeking qualified adjunct professors for its Forensic Psychology Department in Los Angeles. The role involves teaching in the M.A. Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track and Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology programs.

Responsibilities include leading lectures, creating educational materials, and providing feedback to students. Candidates should hold a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a preference for licensing in California. Compensation ranges from $1,124 to $1,540 per credit with benefits such as paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
• Preference for California licensed candidates.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Professional experience in area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-ground lectures and online activities.
• Create materials and activities according to the syllabus.
• Timely grading and quality feedback for students.
• Maintain communication with department and faculty.

Skills

Forensic Psychology expertise

Teaching experience

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Position Summary

The Forensic Psychology Department at The Chicago School, Los Angeles Campus, seeks qualified adjunct professors to teach in the M.A. Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track and Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology programs. Teaching opportunities may be available in Fall (August–December), Spring (January–April), and Summer (May–June) semesters. All courses are taught in an on‑ground/blended modality where courses meet in person on campus every other weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and students also engage in asynchronous activities on Canvas throughout the semester.

Courses Offered

• Broad and general counseling/clinical skills, techniques, and theories (e.g., Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Psychopathology)
• Specialized/advanced counseling/clinical theories and skills (e.g., Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Family Systems and Family Therapy, Group Therapy)
• Social, Cognitive, and Biological Bases of Behavior, Psychopharmacology
• Forensic‑specific domains (e.g., Mental Health Law, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Forensic Documentation/Report Writing/Testifying, Violence Risk Assessment)
• Assessment (e.g., Assessment in Counseling, Intellectual/Personality/Project Assessment)
• Research and statistics

Principal Duties

• Active participation in on‑ground lectures and asynchronous online activities.
• Create lecture materials and classroom activities for on‑ground class sessions in accordance with a provided syllabus, and actively participate in discussion forums and other asynchronous activities.
• Timely grading of assignments and providing quality feedback.
• Be available outside of regular class meetings to address student questions and concerns.
• Maintain communication with department administration and faculty.

Position Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from a regionally accredited program, with emphasis in Forensic Psychology preferred.
• Preference for candidates licensed in California or license eligible.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Professional experience in area of expertise or course content.
• Commitment to academic excellence, service to the community, research, and diversity.

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.

Benefits include generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.