Adjunct Faculty- Forensic Psychology

Job Description:
Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 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 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 - July) semesters. Courses are taught in both onground and onground-blended (online with weekend intensive sessions) modalities. Interested individuals should specify in their cover letter the content areas that they are most interested in teaching (e.g., broad/general clinical/counseling; forensic-specific; therapeutic; assessment), the semesters and days/times that they may be available, and the preferred modality. Instructors for blended courses are required to have previous experience teaching online or will have to complete an online pedagogy course prior to teaching in this modality.
Principle Duties:
The primary responsibility of Adjunct Faculty is to design and implement course instruction and provide evaluation of students. They must also maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students, as well as meet deadlines.
All Adjunct Faculty members at The Chicago School are expected to be available and responsive to students during the course. This availability includes:

• Active participation in lectures and related instructional activities (e.g., discussion forums);
• Timely grading of assignments and providing detailed, quality feedback;
• Being available outside of regular class meetings to address student's questions and concerns.

Adjuncts will be provided master course syllabi with required or recommended course texts prior to beginning the teaching assignment. They will also be connected with a core faculty member (course leader) for onboarding and assistance throughout the semester.
Position Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related disciplines
• Clinical Psychology or LCP/LCPC license or be license-eligible with plan to obtain licensure in near future
• Previous graduate-level teaching experience (3 years preferred)
• Professional experience in area of expertise or course content
• Commitment to academic and professional excellence, service to the public and/or professional community, scholarship/research, and diversity/multicultural competence.

The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about The Chicago School of Professional Psychology visit www.thechicagoschool.edu, or email the Chair of the Forensic Psychology Department, Dr. Derek Hess at dhess@thechicagoschool.edu.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an affiliate of TCS Education System. For more information about TCS Education System visit www.tcsedsystem.org
TCS Education System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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