What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty- Forensic Psychology - Chicago Campus position at TCS Education?
Job Description :
Founded in 1979, 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 Forensic Psychology Department at The Chicago School, Chicago Campus 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 - June) semesters. Most courses are taught in the on-ground modality with weekly class meetings on the Chicago campus. Additionally, there are selected courses that are offered as synchronous remote (via Zoom) class meetings and in the on-ground / blended modality (8 week course with mixed asynchronous work and two in-person weekend intensives).
We offer a wide variety of graduate-level courses 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.)
- Forensic-specific domains (e.g.- Mental Health Law, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Forensic Documentation / Report Writing / Testifying, etc.)
- Assessment (e.g. Assessment in Counseling, Research Methods, etc.)
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, the semesters and days / times that they may be available, and the preferred modality. Instructors for blended courses are required to complete an online pedagogy course prior to teaching in this modality.
For more information about The Chicago School visit www.thechicagoschool.edu, or email the Chair of the Forensic Psychology Division, Dr. Ana Belmonte at abelmonte@thechicagoschool.edu.
Principal Duties :
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.
Position Qualifications :
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 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.
The Chicago School 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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