Adjunct Faculty - PsyD Clinical Forensic- LA Campus

Job Description

Founded in 1979, and with campuses in Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego, Chicago, Washington DC, and online, The Chicago School is the nation's leading nonprofit school exclusively dedicated to psychology and its applications. The Chicago School trains individuals to be engaged professionals in their communities, approach practice and scholarship from the broader view of innovators, transformers, and problem solvers, and use their disciplines to make positive and lasting impact on the world. A cornerstone of The Chicago School mission is its commitment to serving and embracing diverse and underserved communities.

Position Summary

The Forensic Psychology Department at The Chicago School, Los Angeles Campus is currently seeking qualified adjunct professors to teach in their M.A. Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track and Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology programs. Teaching opportunities may be available in Fall (August – December), Spring (January – April), and Summer (May – June) semesters. All courses are taught in the on-ground/blended modality where courses meet in-person, on-campus every other weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and students additionally engage in asynchronous activities on Canvas throughout the semester.

We offer a wide variety of graduate-level courses (master’s and doctoral level) 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.)
• Social/Cognitive/Biological Bases of Behavior, Psychopharmacology
• Forensic-specific domains (e.g.- Mental Health Law, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Forensic Documentation/Report Writing/Testifying, Violence Risk Assessment, etc.)
• Assessment (e.g. Assessment in Counseling, Intellectual/Personality/Project Assessment, etc.)
• Research and statistics

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. Additionally, applicants should note if they are open to teaching at either the Los Angeles or Anaheim campus as openings for courses may vary between campuses.

Principal Duties

All adjunct faculty members at The Chicago School are expected to be available and responsive to students. This “availability” includes:

• Active participation in on-ground lectures and asynchronous online activities.
• This includes creation of lecture materials and classroom activities for on-ground class sessions in accordance with a provided syllabus, as well as active participation in the discussion forums and other asynchronous activities.
• Timely grading of assignments and providing quality feedback.
• Being available outside of regular class meetings to address student’s questions and concerns.
• Maintain communication with department administration and faculty.

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

All Forensic Psychology adjunct faculty are encouraged to complete an 8-week training course reviewing online pedagogy best practices prior to teaching their assigned courses.

Position Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from a regionally accredited program emphasis in Forensic Psychology is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed in California or who are license eligible.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Professional experience in area of expertise or course content.
• Commitment to academic excellence, service to the community, research, and diversity.

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.

This job posting, and all others for adjunct faculty roles with The Chicago School, are posted as “evergreen” roles. This means that there is usually an ongoing need for departments to hire 1-2 adjuncts each semester (usually for teaching specialized topics), and they prefer to keep a running pool of applicants to select from when the need to hire arises. Given this information, please note that your application to our evergreen roles willbe reviewed on an as needed basis and you may not hear back immediately. If you would like an update on your application status, you can email [email protected]. We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us and hope this won’t deter you from continuing to submit your application for any current or future roles you may be interested in.

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. To learn more about our 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, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.