Expressive Therapies PhD: Core Faculty & Research Mentor

Lesley University; Norway; On-site; NOK 840,000 - 1,119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Significant paid time off

Generous retirement plan

Tuition programs for employees and-dep

Job summary

Lesley University invites applications for a faculty role in the Expressive Therapies Department. The Core Faculty will teach doctoral courses in expressive therapies, supervise PhD dissertation work, and contribute to curriculum development across the PhD program and Art Therapy master’s specialization.

The candidate will mentor PhD students, participate in governance, and advance scholarship, clinical practice, and diversity initiatives within the department and university community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Art Therapy or Expressive Therapies (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience with research methods and doctoral-level teaching and/or dissertation advising is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in expressive therapies research is required.
• Art Therapy credential (ATR/ATR-BC) and relevant clinical licensure are preferred.
• Commitment to collaborative and inclusive teaching and mentoring is required.
• Ability to teach across multiple formats, including in-person and distance learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral courses in expressive therapies theory and research.
• Mentor PhD students, supervise dissertation research, and serve on dissertation committees.
• Teach master's-level Art Therapy courses and contribute to specialization initiatives.
• Support curriculum development, program assessment, recruitment, and retention.
• Participate in faculty governance, service, and cross-program collaboration.
• Maintain active scholarly, creative, and clinical practice.
• Engage with professional organizations relevant to expressive therapies.
• Contribute to a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion.

Skills

Doctoral teaching

PhD supervision

Research expertise

Expressive therapies practice

Education

PhD in Art Therapy (preferred) or Expressive Therapies

Terminal degree in Art Therapy or related field

Job description

Lesley University invites applications for a faculty role in the Expressive Therapies Department. The Core Faculty will teach doctoral courses in expressive therapies, supervise PhD dissertation work, and contribute to curriculum development across the PhD program and Art Therapy master’s specialization.

The candidate will mentor PhD students, participate in governance, and advance scholarship, clinical practice, and diversity initiatives within the department and university community.