Adjunct Instructor - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Brief course description is provided below:

• HPSC 669 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (4.5 QH) This course provides an introduction to the major systems of psychotherapy and counseling. The implications of psychotherapy systems for case formulation and the similarities and differences between different psychotherapy systems are reviewed. The course places special emphasis on the key assumptions of various applied theories, the role and basic methods of clinical assessment, the stages of therapy, the role of the therapeutic relationship and the goals and strategies to effect change. Credit hours on gender-sensitive psychotherapy and culture-sensitive psychotherapy are included. Research bearing on and based on these systems is considered. Descriptive Psychopathology (HPSC 520) must be taken before this course can be taken.

Part-time lecturer faculty have access to Departmental and University resources such as secretarial support, a university email account, and library access.

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 Dr. Rachel Greenley at (rachel.greenley@rosalindfranklin.edu) for more information and/or submit an application by 10/02/2026.

While this position is not eligible for our regular employee benefits, all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law. All RFU employees are also eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.

Who We Are

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.

Required Education & Experience

The ideal candidate with have both:

• PhD or PsyD in psychology or MS in Counseling
• Experience in course content area

Required Knowledge, Skills, & 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
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Candidate must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, including Disability / Vets