Posted: Jan 5, 2026
Job Description: Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent is a nonprofit university with seven in-person locations across the United States, a growing online campus, and education partnerships worldwide. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations. Position Summary: Adjunct Faculty Member – BA Program The BA Psychology department is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions. We offer a wide range of undergraduate courses that prepare our undergraduate students for sought-after careers in psychology as well as for a seamless transition into our graduate program upon completion of their Bachelor’s degree. Courses offered in our program include: Behavioral Psychology Fundamentals of Psychology Research Methods Online courses at The Chicago School are taught through the Canvas learning management system. Prior to teaching, all new adjunct faculty members in Online-Blended Programs will participate in our 7-week Teaching Online Pedagogy and Standards (TOPS) course, which covers best practices and new developments in online teaching and learning. Principle Duties: Courses may be offered for one or more terms throughout the academic year. There are a total of six terms, each lasting eight weeks. Instruction of the course will include engaging students through discussion, assignments, and other exercises as outlined in the course syllabus. Instructors offer a minimum of one synchronous learning opportunity to students each term. Instructors will provide students with substantive feedback in a timely manner and respond to student questions and concerns. Adjunct instructors are expected to attend departmental meetings, professional development, and events virtually at least once during the teaching term. Position Qualifications: A minimum of a master’s degree with professional experience in the particular field of study relating to the course is required. A doctoral degree is preferred. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is a required. Online teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with experience using technology in the classroom are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $756-856 per BA credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. 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. 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. For more than four decades, The Chicago School has been a leading nonprofit university dedicated to training professionals for careers that improve the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities across the globe. Grounded in the values of education, innovation, community, and impact, The Chicago School offers 40+ distinct academic programs at campuses across the country (Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, Southern California) and online, educating over 6,000 students annually in fields across integrated health. The Chicago School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The Chicago School is also an affiliate of The Community Solution, a network of nonprofit higher education institutions that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, increase student success, and enhance community impact. Apply tot his job