Job Description

Adjunct Faculty

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 Business Psychology department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions at our Downtown Chicago Campus. Our adjunct faculty members typify an engaged practitioner model of education to teach masters and doctoral-level psychology courses and integrate technology into classroom instruction. Our department includes three graduate programs: MA Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Psychology PhD, and Organizational Leadership PhD. We offer courses in I/O Psychology, Business Psychology, and Organizational Leadership, related specialty areas including:

Industrial/Organizational: Job analysis, Personnel Psychology, Performance Appraisal, Individual Interviewing and assessment, Organizational Behavior

Business Psychology: Social Psychology, Strategy, Consulting (Non-profit, For-profit, Government), Group Facilitation, Coaching, Change Management, Intergroup Conflict, Individual Interviewing and Assessment

Leadership: Leadership in Corporate, Government, or Non-profit settings, Organizational Diagnosis and Cultural Dynamics, Systems Theory, Personality and Life Span in the Workplace, Ethical and Cultural Considerations

Research: Advanced Statistics, Quantitative, Qualitative, Research Methods

Principal Duties:

• Deliver established course content in alignment with the principles of adult learning.
• Augment course content with professional experiences, critical appraisal of theory, and practical examples.
• Design and execute in-class activities to increase student engagement and reinforce key concepts and learning goals.
• Grade papers and assignments within two weeks of the assignment being turned in.
• As appropriate, provide constructive feedback regarding I/O theory, practical application, relevant APA formatting guidelines, writing/presentation skills, and in-class contributions.
• Model and enforce standards of ethics and professionalism consistent within the school's mission.
• Administrative responsibilities including entering grades, providing feedback on student progress, and minimal administrative meetings.
• Meet with students as needed regarding class progress and academic performance.
• Must be comfortable with managing assignments and feedback via an online learning management system.
• Monitor and respond to student's posts in an online discussion forum.

Position Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree required.
• Related business experience.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity.

The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

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