Adjunct Faculty - MFT - Anaheim Campus

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent, not-for-profit professional graduate school that prepares graduates to deliver outstanding services, emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.

The Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego campus locations have immediate openings for Non-Core (Adjunct) Faculty members in the Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) division.

The MFT Division offers two programs: a COAMFTE-accredited M.A. in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (offered at all three Southern California campuses – Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego, and in a Distance Learning modality) and a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy (offered at the Los Angeles and Anaheim campuses). Adjunct teaching assignments are not guaranteed but are assigned based on division need.

Degree programs are offered during Fall (14 week), Spring (14 week), and Summer (7 week) semesters/terms. Class size typically ranges from 8–15 students.

• Course instruction
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum planning
• Student consultation and mentorship
• Student evaluation
• Communication with the division as needed
• Required division meetings and institutional trainings

• Communicate effectively with students with diverse learning needs and styles
• Computer and technology proficiency
• Ability to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Collaborate effectively with staff and various institutional departments
• Problem solve effectively and exercise sound judgment
• Flexibility with workflow and ability to meet required deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality and exhibit discretion as appropriate

• A doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (graduation from a COAMFTE-accredited doctoral program preferred) or a related discipline
• Licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California
• Strong commitment to academic education, innovation, community, and impact
• Applicants interested in teaching Practicum courses must be AAMFT-Approved Supervisor eligible (AAMFT Approved Supervisor status preferred)
• 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, teamwork and collaboration
• Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through teaching, scholarship, and service

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.

• 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
• Regular employee appreciation events

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.