Mft Associate Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent, not for profit, professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services that emphasize the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.

Position Summary:

The Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego campus locations have immediate openings for Non-Core (Adjunct) Faculty members in the Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) division.

The MFT Division consists of two programs: a COAMFTE accredited M.A. in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (offered at all three Southern California campuses - Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego, and in a Distance Learning modality), and a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy (offered at the Los Angeles and Anaheim campuses).

Adjunct teaching assignments are not guaranteed but are assigned based on division need. Degree programs are offered during Fall (14 week), Spring (14 week), and Summer (7 week) semesters/terms. Class size typically ranges from 8-15 students.

Responsibilities:

Throughout the semester, adjunct faculty engage in:

• Course instruction
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum planning
• Student consultation and mentorship
• Student evaluation
• Communication with the division as needed
• Required division meetings and institutional trainings

Skills:

• Communicate effectively with students with diverse learning needs and styles.
• Computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Collaborate effectively with staff and various institutional departments.
• Problem solve effectively and exercise sound judgment.
• Flexibility with workflow and ability to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit discretion as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (graduation from a COAMFTE-accredited doctoral program preferred) or a related discipline.
• Licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California.
• Strong commitment to academic education, innovation, community, and impact.
• Applicants interested in teaching Practicum courses must be AAMFT-Approved Supervisor eligible (AAMFT Approved Supervisor status preferred).

The MFT division 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.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

This job posting, and all others for adjunct faculty roles with The Chicago School, are posted as "evergreen" roles. This means that there is usually an ongoing need for the division to hire 1-2 adjuncts each semester (usually for teaching specialized topics), and they prefer to keep a running pool of applicants to select from when the need to hire arises. Given this information, please note that your application to our evergreen roles will be reviewed on an as needed basis and you may not hear back immediately. If you would like an update on your application status, you can email National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu. We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us and hope this won't deter you from continuing to submit your application for any current or future roles you may be interested in.

The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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