Adjunct - CNHP - Creative Arts Therapy

Drexel University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Drexel University’s College of Nursing & Health Professions (CNHP) is the largest producer of Creative Arts Therapists (CATs) in Pennsylvania and has a long history of educating nurses and health professionals. As a leader in CAT education, CNHP seeks well-qualified educators to advance its mission. The Department of Creative Arts Therapy is accepting applications for future Adjunct CAT Faculty positions on a continuous basis. These are quarter-by-quarter positions, with Drexel’s academic year comprising four ten-week terms. This posting does not guarantee a currently open position. Adjunct CAT Faculty applications are being accepted for six general areas: Core (Counseling) Masters program courses, Art Therapy and Counseling courses, Dance/Movement Therapy courses, Music Therapy and Counseling courses, PHD in Creative Arts Therapies program, and Undergraduate elective courses related to the creative arts therapies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree
• Progressive experience in education and practice
• Demonstrated competence with required knowledge and skill of assigned content area.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education and the role of Creative Arts Therapy Educator.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty members, as well as students.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the job description.
• Basic computer skills including: sending/receiving email; researching topics via the web; attaching, sending and opening documents; participation in online chats; function in library databases, DrexelOne (BannerWeb) system and Blackboard software, etc.
• ATR-BC (for Art Therapy and Counseling Faculty positions)
• PA LPC or other state licensure (for Art Therapy and Counseling Faculty positions)
• BC-DMT (for Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Faculty positions)
• PA LPC or other state licensure (for Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Faculty positions)
• MT-BC (for Music Therapy and Counseling Faculty positions)
• PA LPC or other state licensure (for Music Therapy and Counseling Faculty positions)
• PA state licensure, or other state equivalent (for clinical supervision work)
• Current certification in CPR (clinical supervision)
• Current immunization as required (clinical supervision)
• PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse clearance; PA State Police Criminal Background clearance; FBI fingerprinting clearance (clinical supervision)

Responsibilities

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development and student evaluation, including practices consistent with inclusive and equitable teaching principles.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the course syllabus.
• Plan and provide theoretical instruction and clinical or studio/lab experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives and curriculum of the Department of Creative Arts Therapies.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Schedule regular office hours per week for student availability, if applicable.
• Schedule administrative time for course preparation and timely assessment of student work.
• Maintain communication with your direct report (e.g., program director or counseling curriculum director) regarding any course or student issues.
• Engage in self evaluation and post-course review of student feedback, structured per the direct report for this course.
• Employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and mastery.
• Facilitate discussions.
• Encourage active learning in all students.
• Maintain proper course-related records.
• Evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course.
• Effectively teach students in the assigned classroom, clinical or online settings.
• Effectively implement the mission of the Department of Creative Arts Therapy in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
• Teach days, evenings, nights and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level