"Part-Time Faculty: ATR167 Prof Orientation, Ethical & Legal Issues in Art Therapy & Counseling(Sp26)"

Job Description

The Department of Creative Arts Therapy within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach ATR 617 Professional Orientation, Ethical and Legal Issues in Art Therapy and Counseling, a three-credit hour, online synchronous course, during the Spring semester, 2026.

History and recent developments in ethical and legal responsibility, confidentiality, malpractice, human rights, mental health law, professional organizations, and credentialing and licensing. Coursework promotes the development of professional identity as an art therapist.

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. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a masters 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.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 OpenOffice
• Internet access - broadband (Cable, DSL, or FILOS)
• A supported web browser

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a copy of ATR-BC and any licenses and certifications currently held.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.