Lecturer – Master of Arts in Art Therapy/Counseling (Part-Time)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Edgewood University is seeking part-time Lecturers to teach in the Master of
Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling Program and contribute to student
professional development, course management, program assessment, accreditation
and quality improvement. The teaching load is 12 credit hours over the
12-month appointment. This appointment is not tenure-track but is renewable on
an annual basis at the discretion of the institution.
Responsibilities:
Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Arts in Art Therapy and
Counseling program (online in Canvas) with synchronous and asynchronous
content
Revise, and deliver course content aligned with program learning outcomes
defined in accord with accreditation and licensing standards
Provide timely feedback to students in support of professional
development.
Maintain virtual office hours
Maintain and update course syllabi and Canvas course shells to ensure
consistency and quality across assigned courses (courses within assigned
pillars)
Participation in program assessment, data collection, analysis, and
reporting.
Participate in quality improvement activities including class visits,
reviews of instructional practices, and provision of constructive feedback
Participation in Students' Thesis committees
Attend and participate in planning for residencies, one virtual (August)
and one in-person (April) program faculty meetings
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:
Doctorate in Art Therapy, Counseling and/or Psychology preferred
Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist ATR-BC, Licensed LPC or
equivalent, or license eligible in Wisconsin preferred
Active participation in state, national, and local professional
organizations
Evidence of continuing scholarly work and competence in teaching
Candidates must have excellent communication skills, flexibility, mature
judgment, and a commitment to teaching in a creative, collaborative and
values-based environment with a focus on promoting individual student
success.
Minimum of three years graduate teaching experience.
Recent clinical practice; Minimum of at least three years within the past
fifteen years
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the fields of Counseling and Art Therapy
WI State standards for licensure
Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective skills in teaching and mentoring
Other Qualifications:
Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters
of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic
excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates
must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and
skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in
meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally
underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities
are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively
support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and
students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice,
partnership, and community.
