Adjunct Faculty- Clinical Psychopharmacology- Online Campus

Job Description

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 Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology Program (APA designated) at The Chicago School is currently seeking qualified individuals to teach courses in the curriculum. All online courses at The Chicago School are 7 weeks long and are taught in the Canvas Learning Management System.

Courses

• Clinical Anatomy and Integrated Science
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Clinical Biochemistry and Neurochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Advanced Physical Assessment
• Diagnostic Methods (i.e., laboratory and neuroradiological imaging)

Principal Duties

The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty members is to enrich courses by sharing theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject, encouraging direct application to the workplace within the field of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

• Active participation in the discussion forum
• Posting course‑related announcement(s)
• Timely grading of assignments and providing quality feedback
• Holding virtual office hours
• Posting a welcome message to all students outlining weekly virtual office hours
• Creating a video welcome message and post to Canvas course site
• Holding one voluntary conference call or synchronous chat each term, either via Skype or GoToMeeting
• Responding to each student’s initial post in a discussion forum
• Grading quizzes and providing feedback on short assignments within 48 hours
• Providing grading and feedback on larger assignments within 3 days after due date
• Responding to all student emails within 24 hours
• Issuing final grade on time (by Tuesday midnight after Week 7 ends)
• All online adjunct faculty are required to complete an 8‑week training course on online pedagogy prior to teaching their assigned courses

Position Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Medical Studies, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline
• Formal degree in Pharmacology or Clinical Psychopharmacology
• Professional license preferred (pharmacy, physician, or prescribing psychologist)
• Board Certification preferred
• Previous online teaching experience (3 years preferred)
• Exemplary professional experience
• Engagement in research and scholarship (preferred)

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $1,124–1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. The Chicago School offers competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

Health & Safety

The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 per CDC guidance.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.