The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Adjunct Faculty - PsyD Clinical Forensic- LA Campus
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90012
Forensic Psychology Department Adjunct Professors
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, Spring, and Summer semesters. All courses are taught in the on-ground/blended modality where courses meet in-person on-campus every other weekend 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: Active participation in on-ground lectures and asynchronous online activities. 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. 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 will be 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 National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu. 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. 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, and 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.
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, Spring, and Summer semesters. All courses are taught in the on-ground/blended modality where courses meet in-person on-campus every other weekend 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: Active participation in on-ground lectures and asynchronous online activities. 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. 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 will be 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 National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu. 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. 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, and 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.