Art Therapy Counseling Adjunct Instructor

Adler University; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Adler University’s Vancouver Campus seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in the Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy master’s program. The candidate should have dual credentials in counselling and art therapy, with recent clinical and teaching experience, and a commitment to Adlerian principles of diversity, equity, and social justice.

Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship, aligning with CATA and ATCB standards while fostering inclusive, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art therapy and counselling psychology (or equivalent).
• Registered Art Therapist (RCAT or equivalent) with active practice within last five years.
• Registered or eligible for registration with BCACC or CCPA.
• For clinical courses: licensure eligibility as a psychologist with the College of Psychologists of BC is an asset.
• Minimum of one year of graduate-level teaching experience.
• Specialized training in curriculum design, development, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program and communicate subject matter clearly.
• Develop, review, and update curriculum to align with art therapy and counselling standards (CATA/ATCB).
• Cover required areas: history/theory, techniques, diverse populations, ethics, research methods, integration of art-based and counselling approaches.
• Incorporate experiential learning, group work, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Support students in developing clinical and creative competencies through supervision and mentorship.

Skills

Art therapy

Counselling psychology

Graduate teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in art therapy and counselling psychology

Registered Art Therapist (RCAT)

BC/CCCA registration eligibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Adler University’s Vancouver Campus seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in the Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy master’s program. The candidate should have dual credentials in counselling and art therapy, with recent clinical and teaching experience, and a commitment to Adlerian principles of diversity, equity, and social justice.

Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship, aligning with CATA and ATCB standards while fostering inclusive, evidence-based