Lecturer – Master of Art Therapy

Edgewood College; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution is seeking a full-time Lecturer for the Master of Arts in Art Therapy program. The role involves teaching graduate courses, advising students, and contributing to program development in a hybrid learning environment. Candidates should possess a doctorate in a relevant field and have a commitment to fostering student success in a creative, collaborative atmosphere. Prior teaching experience and strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Art Therapy and/or Counseling preferred.
• Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist ATR-BC, Licensed LPC or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years graduate teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in Art Therapy and Counseling.
• Advising and support for student professional development.
• Contribute to program assessment and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of counseling and art therapy fields

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Effective teaching and mentoring skills

Education

Doctorate in Art Therapy and/or Counseling

Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist ATR-BC

Job description

Lecturer – Master of Arts in Art Therapy/Counseling

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy program seeks a full-time (12-month) faculty member to teach primarily in the hybrid graduate learning environment with an option to teach select undergraduate art therapy courses on campus as needs allow. The faculty member will contribute with a full-time teaching load (24 credits), student advising, student admissions, program assessment, accreditation and quality improvement, and participation in faculty governance and institutional service. The faculty member is expected to engage in ongoing scholarship, and creative inquiry to support student development and ongoing program development.

Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program (online in Canvas) with synchronous and asynchronous content.
• Teach undergraduate courses on camps as assigned and qualified.
• Develop, revise, and deliver course content aligned with program learning outcomes defined in accord with accreditation and licensing standards.
• Provide timely feedback to students in support of professional development.
• Maintain virtual or in-person office hours.
• Advising and Student Support
• Participation in program assessment, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to quality improvement
• Actively participate in Faculty Association, shared governance, and committee work.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Doctorate in Art Therapy and/or Counseling preferred
• Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist ATR-BC, Licensed LPC or equivalent, or license eligible in Wisconsin preferred
• Active participation in state, national, and local professional organizations
• Evidence of continuing scholarly work and competence in teaching
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills, flexibility, mature judgment, and a commitment to teaching in a creative, collaborative and values-based environment with a focus on promoting individual student success.
• Minimum of three years graduate teaching experience.
• Recent clinical practice; Minimum of 3 years within the past fifteen years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience or strong interest and demonstrated skills applicable to CAAHEP/ACATE and CACREP accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of online course delivery.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the fields of Counseling and Art Therapy
• WI State standards for licensure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective skills in teaching and mentoring

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship

How to Apply

Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and teaching philosophy with a subject line that includes the position code LMAR:

Edgewood University
Human Resources – LMAR
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail:[e-mail]
Equal Opportunity Employer