Adjunct Faculty - CMHC, Transpersonal Art Therapy Concentration

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty - CMHC, Transpersonal Art Therapy Concentration

# of Positions to Fill: 1

Department/Program: MTC Art Therapy 12070

Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site

Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Campus

Reports to:

Program Chair

FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried

FTE: 45% (18 hrs/weeks)

Compensation: $4500

Final date to receive applications: 7/1 or until filled

The Transpersonal Art Therapy department seeks Adjunct Faculty Members to teach up to three graduate-level courses during the Spring 2027 semester. Adjunct Faculty are provided established curriculum and syllabi to work with and further develop in collaboration with Core Faculty.

This is a one-semester appointment with teaching assignments based on departmental needs and faculty expertise. Courses may be offered in online, low-residency, synchronous, and/or in-person formats.

Courses are offered during the Spring 2027 semester.

Teaching assignments may include up to three 3-credit graduate courses within the Transpersonal Art Therapy program.

The Transpersonal Art Therapy program integrates creative process, contemplative practice, psychological theory, and experiential learning to support the development of ethically grounded and culturally responsive clinicians. Coursework may include topics related to art therapy such as history and theory of art therapy, practical application of transpersonal art therapy including community based art studio methods, human development, counseling skills, arts psychotherapy group process, social and multicultural awareness, art therapy assessment and research methods, ethics, and transpersonal approaches to healing.

• Teaches with a professional level of preparedness for the duration of the semester.
• In collaboration with course area Core Faculty, reviews syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.
• Obtains permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.
• Grades all assignments, provides feedback to students in a timely manner, and submits final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Submits grading and attendance data into the Learning Management System (LMS) in a timely manner.
• Provides one hour of office hours each week plus availability to students by appointment.
• Mentors students outside of class through meetings, phone or e-mail, as needed.
• Supports the Core Curriculum assessment process as assigned.
• As appropriate, works with staff and other faculty members to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles and handles probationary issues in accordance with program/GSCP policies and procedures and completes related paperwork.
• Completes any and all trainings as required by Human Resources or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.
• Attends faculty meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• EITHER a doctorate in Counseling, Counselor Education & Supervision, Psychology, related area relevant to mental health (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related to the course specialization; with active ATR-BC OR these three requirements:
• 1) Master's degree in Counseling or a related field;
• 2) Required active ATR-BC (Board Certified Art Therapist)
• 3) Licensed or eligible for licensure at the Professional Counselor or equivalent level; and
• 4) Equivalent of two years' full time employment in a clinical capacity in a mental health related setting (private practice, agency, or related setting) in the last five years.
• Significant teaching experience including lecture, facilitating discussion, and experiential exercises.
• Ability to demonstrate course content area knowledge and understanding of its application in counseling.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• All job…