Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - DC Campus

Position Summary The Counseling Department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions in our M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The program combines rigorous coursework with supervised clinical training, providing opportunities to put theory into practice in real‑world settings. Students prepare to provide counseling services for individuals, families, couples, and groups, while developing the necessary skills to help their clients work through a wide variety of issues including: Depression Anxiety Grief Low self-esteem Stress Relationship difficulties Suicidal impulses The programs also focus on a strength‑based approach to counseling in a variety of settings with diverse clients, including children and adolescents, adults, and families, and couples. Courses run 16 weeks in fall and spring semesters, and 8 weeks in the summer. Principle Duties Engage students in M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling curriculum through discussion and assignments as outlined in the course syllabi. Provide students substantive feedback and respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. Maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students. Position Qualifications Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, or related field Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity Exemplary professional experience The department seeks an individual who has the 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, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chicago School