"Lecturer (Part-Time) Assessment & Theory I: Personality/Emotions"

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois is seeking to fill a part-time lecturer position for a graduate level course during the Summer 2026 quarter. Summer quarter runs from 05/26/2026 - 07/31/2026. The Summer course meets for 4 hours per week on campus. Upon approval from the Department Chair, a small portion of the course time may be delivered via asynchronous assignments.

Brief course description: HPSC 507 Assessment and Theory I: Personality and Emotion (4 QH). This course encompasses the theory and application of objective psychological tests for the assessment of emotion, personality and personality development. An introduction to assessment psychometrics (e.g., reliability, validity, test theory) is provided. Seminal theories of personality and emotion theory are discussed, in addition to the practical application of commonly used personality and emotion assessments (e.g., MMPI, BDI...).

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 for more information.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Part-time staff who work at least 18.5 hours a week are eligible for up to 15 prorated days of vacation / paid leave, 15 pro-rated sick days, and holiday pay (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday), plus 2 floating holidays.

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 & Experience

The ideal candidate will have both: PhD or PsyD in psychology or MS in Counseling, and 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
• Ability to embrace diversity
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills