Art Therapy Faculty

Ursuline College; Pepper Pike (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursuline College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or teaching-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Art Therapy, beginning August 2026. The faculty will teach graduate courses, advise students, and participate in various committee and service activities.

Qualified candidates should possess a doctorate or master’s in Art Therapy, with demonstrated teaching excellence. Ursuline College emphasizes inclusivity and seeks to prepare students to be global citizens grounded in the liberal arts.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or master’s in Art Therapy is required.
• Ability to obtain Professional Counselor licensure in Ohio within a year.
• Evidence of interactive and collaborative teaching styles.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Art Therapy.
• Advise students and serve on committees.
• Assist in program development and student recruitment.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Collaborative teaching

Active scholarship

Student advising

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education or Art Therapy

Master’s Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

# Art Therapy FacultyFull-Time / Posted May 20, 2026**Summary**The Gannon University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track or teaching-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Art Therapy to begin August 2026 on the Ursuline College campus of Gannon University in Pepper Pike, Ohio. If the anticipated merger between Ursuline College and Gannon University has not taken place by the start date for these positions, the faculty will instead be hired by Ursuline College.**Responsibilities**The successful candidate will serve as a full-time faculty member of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with Art Therapy concentration) master’s degree program, which is accredited by CACREP and CAAHEP/ACATE. The individual will teach graduate courses in Art Therapy, advise students, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees and service activities. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to assist in program development, student recruitment, outcome assessment, and accreditation activities. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of competence in interactive and collaborative teaching styles, as well as active scholarship in the counseling field and commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting. Qualified candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally. If on the tenure track, they will engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon.**Qualifications**Requirements include an earned doctorate (preferred) in Counselor Education or Art Therapy (completed by time of appointment), or a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Licensure as a Professional Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within one year of hire, is preferred. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. The Ursuline College campus is located in Pepper Pike, a beautiful suburban area on the east side of Cleveland.Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.**How to Apply**Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the contact information for three professional references to Dr. Lori Lindley at [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.