Part-Time Faculty: ATR Career Counseling in Art Therapy

Part‑Time Faculty: ATR 600.1 Career Counseling in Art Therapy (Spring 2027)

Job Title:

Part‑Time Faculty: ATR 600.1 Career Counseling in Art Therapy (Spring 2027)

Location:

Campus Remote.

Commitment to On‑Campus

Experience:

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $1,483.20 – $1,751 per credit hour. Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Hours:

Spring Semester 2027;
Thursday 5:30 PM–8:15 PM | ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS | 01/14/2027 – 04/22/2027. Office hours are required.

Job Type: Part‑time.

Rank: PTI/Adjunct.

Unionized Position Code:
Not Applicable.

Job Description:

The Department of Creative Arts Therapy within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part‑Time Instructor to teach ATR 600.1 Select Topics:
Career Counseling in Art Therapy, a three‑credit hour, online synchronous course, during the Spring semester, 2027. This course offers career counseling to graduate art therapy students.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts:
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self‑discovery and risk‑taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action.

• Must have a minimum of a master’s degree in art therapy.
• Must hold current national certification in the field of art therapy by an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Must have at least 5 years of clinical experience in art therapy.
• Candidates with current (within the last 5 years) clinical experience in the field of art therapy preferred.

• Three or more years of experience in the field of art therapy.
• Experience with online teaching and learning is preferred.
• Experience with a variety of online learning tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAAHEP educational standards is desirable.

• Developing and/or updating a 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. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Submitting completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements:

Not Applicable.

Tools/Equipment:
Access to a computer, as well as internet access to log in to Syracuse University email and Blackboard accounts, in addition to the following:

• PC or Macintosh computer with speakers or headphones and a webcam.
• Microsoft Office or Open Office.
• Internet access.
• Broadband (Cable, DSL , or FiOS).

Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and copies of any licenses and certifications currently held.

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