Adjunct Faculty - MFT - LA Campus

Job Overview

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent, not‑for‑profit 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 that emphasize 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 a COAMFTE accredited M.A. program in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy at all three Southern California campuses and in a Distance Learning modality, and a PsyD program offered in Los Angeles and Anaheim.

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 sizes typically range 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 both independently and as an effective team member.
• 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 (preferred).

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 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. The Chicago School offers competitive benefits including paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.