"Part-Time Faculty: ATR600.4 Select Topics: Queer Worldmaking in Art Therapy: Theory & Praxis (Sp26)"

Job Description

The Department of Creative Arts Therapy within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach ATR 600.4 Select Topics: Queer Worldmaking in Art Therapy: Theory & Praxis, a one-credit hour, online synchronous course, during the Spring semester, 2026.

This course explores queer worldmaking (QWM) as a liberatory framework for art therapy, drawing on sex-positive, community-informed, and justice-centered approaches to practice. Grounded in the article Queer Worldmaking in Sex-Positive Art Therapy (Van Den Berg & Anderson, 2023), the course introduces three core strategies: a queer ethos of care, a radically inclusive studio, and critical connections with(in) art and community.

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

• Possess a minimum of a masters degree.
• Knowledge in course content.
• National certification in the field of Art Therapy by an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) preferred.
• Professional practice of Art Therapy within the last five years 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 FIOS)
• A supported web browser

Application Instructions

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