Adjunct Faculty - IO​/Business Psychology - Chicago Campus

Position Summary

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum prepares graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations. The Business Psychology department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions at our Downtown Chicago Campus. Adjunct faculty members typify an engaged practitioner model of education to teach masters and doctoral-level psychology courses and integrate technology into classroom instruction.

• 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.
• Provide constructive feedback on I/O theory, practical application, APA formatting guidelines, writing/presentation skills, and in-class contributions.
• Model and enforce standards of ethics and professionalism consistent with the school’s mission.
• Perform administrative responsibilities such as entering grades, providing feedback on student progress, and attending minimal administrative meetings.
• Meet with students as needed regarding class progress and academic performance.
• Manage assignments and feedback via an online learning management system.
• Monitor and respond to student posts in an online discussion forum.

• Doctoral degree required.
• Related business experience.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity.
• Ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development, scholarship, integrity, ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Aspirations to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through teaching, scholarship, and service.

The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and employee appreciation events.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.