Department Faculty - Clinical Psychology Program - DC Location
Inside Higher Ed, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
About the Clinical Psychology Program at the Washington DC Location is a flagship program at The Chicago School. The Washington DC program started in 2010 and has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 2015. The program is known for its active and engaged student body. Graduates of the Clinical Psychology Program go on to be highly sought‑after practitioners and experts in their field. The faculty are extremely well‑trained and nationally and internationally recognized in their areas of specialty. The Clinical Psychology Program is committed to racial/ethnic, LGBTQ, and gender diversity among our faculty and student body. Diverse candidates and those who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The campus is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is in close proximity to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days on campus and two days remote. One of the remote days may be used for professional development (e.g., research, workshops, professional practice).
The Role in Brief
Successful candidates will join a diverse and cohesive faculty of outstanding practitioner‑scholars. Applicants must have a commitment to graduate instruction, training effective clinicians, supervising student research, academic advisement, and involvement in professional and scholarly activities. The Department Faculty report to the Academic Chair, and are based at the Washington DC Campus. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule that reflects three days on campus and two days remote. The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student development, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration.
Principle Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Teaching
Teach 18 credit hours over the course of three semesters
Hold office hours on a weekly basis
Remain current in field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates
Prepare course syllabus and plans in accord with Department requirements
Select textbooks and teaching aids as required
Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting
Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning
Advising
Maintain an advisee load according to Department needs
Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development
Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters
Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress
Present progress of advisees to Faculty at semester Student Review meetings, meet with advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results
Scholarship
Supervise doctoral dissertation projects within the faculty member’s area of expertise using quantitative, qualitative, or program evaluation methods of inquiry
Scholarship may include qualitative/quantitative research, presentations at professional conferences, scholarship‑based community service, etc.
Professional Service
Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of professional psychology
Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community
Engage in community service
Service to Institution
Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities, contributing to general and specific curriculum development activities, mentoring of new faculty members, and other related duties as assigned
Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in the Faculty Assembly is an expectation.
Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair, including Departmental and Institutional Committees.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related discipline (e.g., counseling psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology). Those with clinical and counseling psychology degrees must have graduated from an APA‑accredited program and be currently licensed psychologists or license‑eligible with a plan to become licensed within a year.
Area of specialty and faculty rank are open. However, special consideration will be given to those with expertise/ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: neuropsychology, psychotherapy, and scientific bases areas.
Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $75,000‑$85,000 base compensation. 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.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career‑opportunities/
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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About the Clinical Psychology Program at the Washington DC Location is a flagship program at The Chicago School. The Washington DC program started in 2010 and has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 2015. The program is known for its active and engaged student body. Graduates of the Clinical Psychology Program go on to be highly sought‑after practitioners and experts in their field. The faculty are extremely well‑trained and nationally and internationally recognized in their areas of specialty. The Clinical Psychology Program is committed to racial/ethnic, LGBTQ, and gender diversity among our faculty and student body. Diverse candidates and those who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The campus is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is in close proximity to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days on campus and two days remote. One of the remote days may be used for professional development (e.g., research, workshops, professional practice).
The Role in Brief
Successful candidates will join a diverse and cohesive faculty of outstanding practitioner‑scholars. Applicants must have a commitment to graduate instruction, training effective clinicians, supervising student research, academic advisement, and involvement in professional and scholarly activities. The Department Faculty report to the Academic Chair, and are based at the Washington DC Campus. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule that reflects three days on campus and two days remote. The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student development, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration.
Principle Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Teaching
Teach 18 credit hours over the course of three semesters
Hold office hours on a weekly basis
Remain current in field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates
Prepare course syllabus and plans in accord with Department requirements
Select textbooks and teaching aids as required
Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting
Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning
Advising
Maintain an advisee load according to Department needs
Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development
Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters
Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress
Present progress of advisees to Faculty at semester Student Review meetings, meet with advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results
Scholarship
Supervise doctoral dissertation projects within the faculty member’s area of expertise using quantitative, qualitative, or program evaluation methods of inquiry
Scholarship may include qualitative/quantitative research, presentations at professional conferences, scholarship‑based community service, etc.
Professional Service
Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of professional psychology
Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community
Engage in community service
Service to Institution
Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities, contributing to general and specific curriculum development activities, mentoring of new faculty members, and other related duties as assigned
Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in the Faculty Assembly is an expectation.
Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair, including Departmental and Institutional Committees.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related discipline (e.g., counseling psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology). Those with clinical and counseling psychology degrees must have graduated from an APA‑accredited program and be currently licensed psychologists or license‑eligible with a plan to become licensed within a year.
Area of specialty and faculty rank are open. However, special consideration will be given to those with expertise/ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: neuropsychology, psychotherapy, and scientific bases areas.
Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $75,000‑$85,000 base compensation. 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.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career‑opportunities/
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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