"Assistant Teaching Professor, Art Therapy Design"

Job Details

Assistant Teaching Professor, Art Therapy Design
R0010011
Tampa

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Position Details

The Department of Art and Design within the College of Arts and Letters at University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Therapy to begin in Fall 2026. This is a non-tenure-track teaching faculty position that is eligible for promotion.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an educator who is committed to teaching excellence and student success in the undergraduate BA in Art Therapy program with a 16- credit hour teaching load. The position includes:

• Teaching courses in art therapy and related areas
• Contributing to curriculum development and program growth
• Advising undergraduate students
• Participating in departmental, college, and university service
• Supporting student engagement in community-based or civic learning projects
• Maintaining professional activity in the field of art therapy

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in art therapy or a closely related field is preferred by the time of appointment is preferred. MA in Art Therapy practitioners will also be considered.
• Active ATR-BC credential or eligibility to obtain it
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive pedagogical practices
• Demonstrated engagement with community-based art therapy, civic practice, or trauma-informed work, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the arts, social sciences, or health fields is strongly preferred

Required Attachments:

All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. A link to URL for your personal website with online portfolio of personal and student work (10-20 examples of each) and/or a pdf. portfolio of personal work and student work.

In addition, applicant should be prepared to provide name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 9, 2025.

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