Adjunct Faculty - MFT - LA Campus

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology • Los Angeles, CA

230d • $1,124 - $1,540

About The Position

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent, not for profit, 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 that emphasize the ability to understand and work with diverse populations. The Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego campus locations have immediate openings for Non-Core (Adjunct) Faculty members in the Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) division. The MFT Division consists of two programs: a COAMFTE accredited M.A. in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (offered at all three Southern California campuses - Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego, and in a Distance Learning modality), and a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy (offered at the Los Angeles and Anaheim campuses). Adjunct teaching assignments are not guaranteed but are assigned based on division need. Degree programs are offered during Fall (14 week), Spring (14 week), and Summer (7 week) semesters/terms. Class size typically ranges from 8-15 students.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively with students with diverse learning needs and styles.
• Computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Collaborate effectively with staff and various institutional departments.
• Problem solve effectively and exercise sound judgment.
• Flexibility with workflow and ability to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit discretion as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (graduation from a COAMFTE-accredited doctoral program preferred) or a related discipline.
• Licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California.
• Strong commitment to academic education, innovation, community, and impact.
• Applicants interested in teaching Practicum courses must be AAMFT-Approved Supervisor eligible (AAMFT Approved Supervisor status preferred).

Responsibilities

• Course instruction
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum planning
• Student consultation and mentorship
• Student evaluation
• Communication with the division as needed
• Required division meetings and institutional trainings

Benefits

• Compensation budgeted at $1,124-1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment.
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree