Adjunct Faculty- Forensic Psychology - Chicago Campus

The Chicago School • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Forensic Psychology Department at The Chicago School, Chicago Campus is currently seeking qualified adjunct professors to teach in their M.A. Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track program. Teaching opportunities may be available in Fall (August – December), Spring (January – April), and Summer (May – June) semesters. Most courses are taught in the on-ground modality with weekly class meetings on the Chicago campus. Additionally, there are selected courses that are offered as synchronous remote (via Zoom) class meetings and in the on-ground/blended modality (8 week course with mixed asynchronous work and two in-person weekend intensives). We offer a wide variety of graduate-level courses in areas such as: · Broad and general counseling/clinical skills, techniques, and theories (e.g.- Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Psychopathology, etc.) · Specialized/advanced counseling/clinical theories and skills (e.g.- Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Family Systems and Family Therapy, Group Therapy, etc.) · Forensic-specific domains (e.g.- Mental Health Law, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Forensic Documentation/Report Writing/Testifying, etc.) · Assessment (e.g. Assessment in Counseling, Research Methods, etc.) Interested individuals must submit their CV and a cover letter to apply. Applicants should specify in their cover letter the content areas that they are most interested in teaching, the semesters and days/times that they may be available, and the preferred modality. Instructors for blended courses are required to complete an online pedagogy course prior to teaching in this modality. For more information about The Chicago School visit www.thechicagoschool.edu, or email the Chair of the Forensic Psychology Division, Dr. Ana Belmonte at [email protected].

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Teaching experience preferred
• Professional experience in area of expertise or course content
• Commitment to academic excellence, service to the community, research, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in lectures and related instructional activities (e.g., discussion forums).
• This includes creation of lecture materials and classroom activities in accordance with a provided syllabus.
• Timely grading of assignments and providing detailed, quality feedback.
• Being available outside of regular class meetings to address student’s questions and concerns.
• Maintain communication with department administration and faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees