Online Adjunct Faculty

Adler University, Online Campus is currently accepting applications for all disciplines in our Adjunct Faculty applicant pool. Adjunct positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer term within the following programs:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program
• Industrial & Organizational (MIO) PsyD Program
• Military PsyD Program
• Organizational Leadership Program
• PsyD Program
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) program
• Industrial & Organizational (I/O) PsyD (Ph.D) Program
• Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership Program
• Certificate in Sex Therapy

Under the general guidance of the Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty member leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the Department and the institution. Supports culture development and management efforts. The Adjunct Faculty member duties include teaching in their qualified discipline, co-supervising, or serving as Second Reader of capstone projects, and effectively mentoring graduate students in the program.

• A Master’s in the applied concentration, or a related field with extensive professional work experience in areas that allow for teaching within specific program is required. A Doctorate is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related graduate teaching experience is required.
• State of Illinois Licensure required; LCP, LCPC.
• Specialized training in course designing, developing, and implementing training materials.
• Strong command of presentation software(s) and technology.

• A Doctorate in the applied concentration, or a related field with extensive professional work experience in areas that allow for teaching within specific program is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related graduate teaching experience is required.
• State of Illinois Licensure required; LCP, LCPC, Clinical Psychologist.
• Specialized training in course designing, developing, and implementing training materials.
• Strong command of presentation software(s) and technology.

• Demonstrate a strong record and aptitude of graduate level teaching.
• A commitment to building a diverse community.
• Exemplify the scholar-practitioner training model in terms of curriculum design and/or delivery.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Strong proficiency in community-engaged scholarship and other professional activities related to public policy and/or public administration.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and professional staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to socially responsible practice, social justice issues, and diversity.
• Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations.
• Strong demonstration of alignment with Adler’s social justice mission and vision.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and visioning acumen.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objectives and employ assistance in addressing these.
• Strong collaboration acumen and abilities.
• Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity.
• Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong research acumen and abilities.
• Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening.

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