Play Therapy Instructor (Part-Time) – Online MFT Program

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 4,400 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University is inviting applications for a Part-Time Faculty position to teach MFT 686: Play Therapy with Children and Families in the Online MA Program for Fall 2026. The role requires in-person presence and engages with students across multiple courses in a remote campus setting.

Qualified applicants hold an MA or PhD and LMFT or equivalent, with prior teaching experience. Compensation is based on per-credit-rate history and departmental needs.

Qualifications

• MA or PhD required.
• LMFT or equivalent.
• Previous teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating class syllabus
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course
• Meeting all designated class periods
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

MA or PhD required

LMFT or equivalent

Job description

Syracuse University is inviting applications for a Part-Time Faculty position to teach MFT 686: Play Therapy with Children and Families in the Online MA Program for Fall 2026. The role requires in-person presence and engages with students across multiple courses in a remote campus setting.

Qualified applicants hold an MA or PhD and LMFT or equivalent, with prior teaching experience. Compensation is based on per-credit-rate history and departmental needs.