Antioch University New England
Department: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Art Therapy Concentration, Antioch University New England
Classification: Faculty, Part-time (0.50 FTE)
Reports to: Chair, CMHC
Location: Remote, with the ability to travel to campuses and other locations
Compensation (annual): Base $31,500, WA $33,705, CA $34,650
Start Date: Spring 2024 or Fall 2024
Antioch University New England (AUNE) invites applications for an Affiliate Faculty to join our progressive Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Art Therapy Concentration program. The CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration program is a low residency platform with online course work and three required intensive residency experiences that meet each May. This 50% Affiliate Faculty position will work in close collaboration with the Art Therapy and CMHC Program and Clinical Directors to expand, enhance, and refine existing program offerings for students transition into the program (post admissions) and into professional practice (nearing graduation).
The Affiliate Faculty member will carry a course load of 9-12 credits (typically 3-4 classes) over two semesters in either SP/SU, SU/FA, or FA/SP. Courses may include, Developmental & Trauma-Informed Art Therapy, Techniques & Practices in Art Therapy, Art Therapy in Diverse Settings, Research, Professional Orientation and Ethics, History & Theory of Art Therapy, Social & Cultural Diversity, Group Counseling, Couples & Family Counseling (Art Therapy), Practicum, Internship, among others. There will be no scholarship, or service requirement. Affiliate faculty will assist with student engagement and contribute to program and community development such as mentoring and advising students, admissions, and organizing initiatives related to diversity and social justice.
The CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration Program is a CACREP-accredited program that is applying for CAAHEP accreditation and is part of Antioch University New England in Keene, NH. We offer concentrations in both Trauma and Addictions Counseling.
The CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration program at AUNE is committed to experiential learning, social justice, extensive clinical training, scholarship, and the use of creative, progressive and applied approaches. AUNE has been educating counselors for over 40 years and has a network of alumni throughout New England, and the country, who serve as many of our field supervisors and employers.
Educational and Experiential Requirements and Qualifications
Education:
- Earned doctorate in counselor education and supervision (CACREP-accredited program preferred)
- Master’s degree from a CACREP accredited program and/or CAAHEP accredited program and 5+ years of clinical experience will be considered
Experience Clinical: professional counselor credentials (e.g., NCC or state licensure), at least two years of professional clinical experience, ATR-BC required
Experience Academic: graduate teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- knowledge of CACREP and CAAHEP Standards and program evaluation
- commitment to social justice and advocacy underpinned by the American Counseling Association’s (2015) Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies
- commitment to racial, social, economic, and environmental justice as outlined in the Antioch University Mission statement
- expertise in online pedagogy specific to clinical training programs and online programs
The University
Antioch University is a multi-campus, coast-to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch University New England (AUNE), one of Antioch University’s (AU’s) five campuses, uses a distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes rigor with experiential learning and social engagement.
Application Instructions
Please include with your application a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a list of three current references and contact information. For more information contact Dr. Amy Morrison, [email protected] with “CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration Affiliate Faculty Search” in the subject heading. Click here to apply.
Review of applicants will begin immediately. Position is open until filled with a flexible start date.
Antioch University provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. In keeping with the spirit of this statement and our espoused mission towards social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, applicants from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds as well as those from the LGBTQI community are strongly encouraged to apply.
NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.