Department Faculty, Forensic Psychology (Part-time) - Chicago Campus at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2021-10-28
Req: R0006676
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:

A Clinical Forensic Psychology Faculty member may be responsible for teaching, student advisement, research, professional service to the School and community, and administration over the course of the three semester academic year. While a Faculty member is fundamentally responsible for teaching in accordance with TCS's workload policy, adjustments to an individual's teaching load may be made by the Department Chair based on Department needs first and individual talents and abilities second. Department Faculty members are recommended to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for hire by the Department Chair.

Principle Duties:

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  Teaching
  
  Teach 9 credit hours over the course of three semesters
  Hold office hours on a weekly basis
  Remain current in field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates
  Prepare course syllabus and plans in accord with Department prospecti and requirements
  Select textbooks and teaching aids as required
  Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting
  Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning
  Co-curricular activities such as colloquia

  
  

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  Advising
  
  Maintain an Advisee load according to Department needs
  Spend time with Advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development
  Mentor Advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters
  Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress
  Present progress of Advisees to Faculty at monthly meetings, meet with Advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results

  
  

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  Research
  
  Engage in personal scholarship activities in accord with Boyer's expanded model of scholarship
  Present at state, national, and international conferences in the field of Forensic Psychology
  Make results of research available for Departmental/Institutional review
  Chair student dissertations according to Department needs

  
  

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  Professional Service
  
  Actively maintain activities that further the practice of forensic psychology
  Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community
  Engage in community service

  
  

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  Administration
  
  Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of Student Learning Plan results, assisting in general Faculty Search and Admissions activities, contributing to general and specific Curriculum Development activities, mentoring of new Faculty members, and sponsoring student associations. Attendance at faculty meetings is an expectation.
  After consultation with the Department Chair, serving on one Institutional committee or AdHoc Committee of the Cabinet.

  
  

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  Professional Behavior
  
  All Faculty members are required to conduct themselves in a collegial and professional manner with all members of TCS community. All Faculty members are required to adhere to the highest professional conduct and ethical standards of the profession of psychology. A Faculty member routinely engages in his/her responsibilities with the promotion of TCS mission and reputation in mind at all times.

  
  

It is essential for faculty to be active participants in an annual and formal system of Faculty evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses in the above areas and to identify professional development activities that will lead to their ongoing development as a Faculty member.

Position Qualifications:

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  Doctoral degree in related discipline required; Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in Clinical or Forensic Psychology preferred

  
  


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  Licensed in the State of Illinois preferred

  
  


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  Teaching experience in higher education

  
  


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  Strong knowledge base in Forensic Assessment & Intervention

  
  

Required Application Documents:

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  Cover Letter

  
  


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  CV/Resume

  
  

For more information about The Chicago School of Professional Psychology visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.

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.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with limited exemptions, as a condition of employment.

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