Adjunct Instructor, Department of Psychology

Part Time Lecturer Position - Graduate Courses in Psychology

HPSC-605 Special Topics in Psychology (Summer 2024)

HPSC 577: Socio and Cultural Basis of Behavior (Fall 2024)

HPCC 601: Group Dynamics and Counseling (Winter 2024-2025)

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois is seeking to fill part-time lecturer positions for three graduate-level courses during the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Winter 2024-2025 quarters, as indicated above. Summer quarter runs from 5/28/24 - 8/2/24. Fall quarter runs from 8/12/2024 - 11/1/2024. Winter quarter runs from 11/11/2024- 2/14/2025, with a two week break at the end of December. The summer course meets for 2 hours per week on campus; the fall and winter courses meet 4.5 hours per week on campus. Upon approval from the Department Chair, a small portion of the course time may be delivered via asynchronous assignments. We are willing to consider a single applicant for all courses or different applicants for each course.

Brief course descriptions are provided below:

• HPSC-605 Special Topics in Psychology (2 QH). This elective course will examine emerging treatments in mental health such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, rapid acting therapies (e.g., ketamine) and psychedelics, as well as non-traditional therapies (e.g., dance therapy, music therapy). The course will focus on the evidence for these treatments to alleviate a variety of mental health diagnoses.

• HPSC 577 Socio and Cultural Foundations of Behavior (4.5 QH) Using a systems approach, this course will examine the impact of privilege on students' perception of culture, diversity, and identity. Students will explore their own culture, and their reactions to and perception of persons who are different. The course specifically examines class, ableness, gender roles, ethnicity and sexual orientation, and the interaction between those statuses and clinical issues. Strong emphasis will be placed on the constructions, meaning and experiences of difference in an effort to prepare students to function as culturally responsive, ethical psychologists, plus some social foundations of behavior curriculum.

• HPCC 601 Group Dynamics and Counseling (4.5 QH) This course reviews the primary theoretical approaches to group therapy/counseling. Students will learn when to apply different group therapy techniques and how to address individual differences within the group therapy context.

Part-time lecturer faculty have access to Departmental and University resources such as secretarial support, a university email account, and library access. Candidates who identify as Latinx or African-American, and/or have experience working with Latinx and/or African American populations and those who can add new and valuable perspectives to the academic environment are desirable. All qualified applicants for the summer course must apply by 4/22/24 to receive full consideration of their application, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with disability. All qualified applicants who apply by 6/15/2024 will receive consideration for the Fall and Winter courses regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with disability. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, a national leader in interprofessional healthcare education, is a graduate-level health sciences university situated approximately 40 miles north of the city of Chicago and 50 miles south of Milwaukee. The campus is easily accessible via the Metra line, with campus shuttles running on a regular basis. \

We seek an applicant with a doctoral degree in psychology who has past teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level. Individuals who have not yet attained a doctoral degree but have a master's degree and extensive experience in the area may also be considered. Interested individuals should contact Rachel Greenley (Rachel.greenley@rosalindfranklin.edu) for more information and or submit an application by 4/22/24 for the summer course or by 6/15/2024 for the Fall or Winter courses.

Who We Are - University mission focused

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach classroom course

• Develop student assignments and exams

• Evaluate student performance on assignments and exams

• Serve as a resource for students

• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to students

• Perform other related duties as needed

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy

Required Education or Relevant Experience (the ideal candidate will have both):

• PhD or PsyD in psychology or MS in Counseling

• Experience in course content area

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in the area of personality broadly

• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies

• Ability to stimulate student thought through classroom interaction

• Ability to fairly and accurately evaluate student performance

• Ability to embrace diversity

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets