Adjunct Faculty - IO/Business Psychology - Chicago Campus

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology • Chicago, IL

245d • $1,124 - $1,540

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. The Business Psychology department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions at our Downtown Chicago Campus. Our adjunct faculty members typify an engaged practitioner model of education to teach masters and doctoral-level psychology courses and integrate technology into classroom instruction. Our department includes three graduate programs: MA Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Psychology PhD, and Organizational Leadership PhD. We offer courses in I/O Psychology, Business Psychology, and Organizational Leadership, related specialty areas including: Industrial/Organizational, Business Psychology, Leadership, and Research.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree required.
• Related business experience.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver established course content in alignment with the principles of adult learning.
• Augment course content with professional experiences, critical appraisal of theory, and practical examples.
• Design and execute in-class activities to increase student engagement and reinforce key concepts and learning goals.
• Grade papers and assignments within two weeks of the assignment being turned in.
• Provide constructive feedback regarding I/O theory, practical application, relevant APA formatting guidelines, writing/presentation skills, and in-class contributions.
• Model and enforce standards of ethics and professionalism consistent within the school's mission.
• Administrative responsibilities including entering grades, providing feedback on student progress, and minimal administrative meetings.
• Meet with students as needed regarding class progress and academic performance.
• Manage assignments and feedback via an online learning management system.
• Monitor and respond to student's posts in an online discussion forum.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree