"Lecturer (Part-Time) - Group Dynamics and Counseling"

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 3 hours per week on campus with a 1.50 hour asynchronous component. Upon approval from the Department Chair, a small portion of the course time may be delivered via asynchronous assignments.

Brief course description:

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.

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.

Compensation - $5,000 - $8,000 based on skills and experience

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

- 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

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.