Clinical Psychology Program Faculty — Child & Adolescent

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Chicago School in Los Angeles invites applications for Program Faculty in the College of Professional Psychology. The role targets child/adolescent or pediatric psychology, involving teaching, student advising, dissertations, and service within a supportive academic community. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.

or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program, a CA license or license eligibility within two years, and a strong record of scholarship and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA accredited program.
• Current psychologist license or license eligible (must attain licensure in CA within two years of hire).
• Advanced education, training, and/or experience in the identified specialty area.
• Teaching experience of at least 3 years preferred.
• Record of scholarship and/or community service preferred.
• Ability to behave in a collegial and professional manner with all The Chicago School community.
• Ability to adhere to the highest professional conduct and ethical standards of the profession of psychology

Responsibilities

• Teach 18 credit hours over the course of three semesters.
• Hold office hours on a weekly basis.
• Remain current in field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates.
• Prepare course syllabus and plans in accord with Department requirements.
• Select textbooks and teaching aids as required.
• Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting.
• Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning.
• Provide students with ongoing, timely feedback regarding their attainment of course and program competencies.
• Maintain an advisee load according to Department needs.
• Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development.
• Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters.
• Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress.
• Present progress of advisees to Faculty at semester Student Review meetings, meet with advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results.
• Supervise doctoral dissertation projects within the faculty member’s area of expertise using quantitative, qualitative, or program evaluation methods of inquiry.
• Using the Boyer model of scholarship, faculty may pursue additional scholarly interests including qualitative/quantitative research, presentations at professional conferences, scholarship-based community service, etc.
• Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities, contributing to general and specific curriculum development activities, mentoring of new faculty members, and other related duties as assigned.
• Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in the Faculty Assembly is an expectation.
• Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair, including Departmental and Institutional Committees.
• Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of professional psychology.
• Encourage student engagement in community-based professional activities.
• Engage in community service.

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA accredited program

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Professional conduct & ethics

Job description

The Chicago School in Los Angeles invites applications for Program Faculty in the College of Professional Psychology. The role targets child/adolescent or pediatric psychology, involving teaching, student advising, dissertations, and service within a supportive academic community. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.

or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program, a CA license or license eligibility within two years, and a strong record of scholarship and mentoring.