Executive Director Adler Institute for Public Safety and Social Justice

Executive Director
Adler Institute for Public Safety and Social Justice
January 2011

Adler School of Professional Psychology:

The Adler School of Professional Psychology, founded in 1952, is the oldest independent school of psychology in North America. The School provides graduate education in psychology and health service delivery with campuses in the heart of downtown Chicago and downtown Vancouver. The Adler School continues the pioneering work of the first community psychologist Alfred Adler by graduating socially responsible practitioners, by engaging communities, and by advancing social justice. Program offerings include the first Master of Arts in Police Psychology, and all degree programs ground students in theory and research about the impact of structural and systemic factors on human health and well being. The Adler School is a fast growing and exciting institution. Go to www.adler.edu.

About the Adler Institute for Public Safety & Social Justice (IPSSJ):

The Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice (IPSSJ) is one of two Institutes for Social Change at the Adler School. The mission of the IPSSJ is to promote socially just policies and practices within the justice system through research, education, and community engagement. The Institute aims to:
• Build safer, healthier communities by recognizing that safety is a fundamental component of individual and community health.
• Assist communities in cultivating resources that alleviate public safety concerns and lead to overall community health.
• Further the work of Alfred Adler and community psychology.

The Executive Director of the IPSSJ reports directly to the President of the School. The Executive Director will analyze current public safety and security policies and procedures with regard to social justice; engage in practical community-based work that encourages residents and public safety officials to work together to build safer, healthier communities; and stimulate public discourse on the achievement of both public safety and social justice. The Executive Director is afforded the opportunity to educate socially responsible practitioners by teaching at the Masters and/or Doctoral level. On-going projects and responsibilities include:
• Investigation and research into problems which highlight the intersection of psychology, public safety, and social justice;
• Advocacy work regarding public safety issues;
• Grant writing to receive funding from government and private sources;
• Community-based project development, implementation, and evaluation;
• Applied or action-oriented research;
• Publication in peer reviewed journals, government publications, and the popular press;
• Leadership and coordination of conventions, conferences, symposia, and relevant meetings;
• General leadership and continual evaluation of the institute and its outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree required. PhD in Criminology or Criminal Justice preferred; ABD will be considered.
• Prior experience working with issues of public safety is required with preferred experience in developing and securing grants, program development, and community outreach.
• An understanding of government, legislative, and policymaking processes.
• The ability to bridge the academics and practical problem solving. Community based experience strongly preferred.
• Creativity to synthesize existing concepts and practices to generate novel approaches to creating safe and healthy communities.
• Values that match the School – passion about social justice issues and about addressing the needs of marginalized populations.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidates should send CV, letter of interest indicating relevant experience, research, and practice interests to:

Carrie Coward
President
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct 828-225-9096
ccoward@summitsearchsolutions.com