Art Therapy Assistant/Associate Professor and Department Chair

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • San Rafael, CA

90d • $93,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Art Therapy Psychology Department at Dominican University of California (DUC) invites candidates to apply for a 12-month position in Art Therapy Psychology (ATP) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to start July 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate experience leading an Art Therapy Department as this position includes an administrative appointment as Department Chair with appropriate course release. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in Art Therapy with experience in leadership and program management as well as teaching, evidence of scholarship, research, and/or publications. We seek a creative academic and clinician with a rich record of teaching, research, publication, cultural humility, and leadership in Art Therapy to guide a standard and post-MA advanced standing track, a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree in Art Therapy, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Art Therapy degree. The Art Therapy Psychology programs were welcomed by Dominican University of California in the 2021-22 academic year; ATP is thriving in its fifth year at DUC. On the note, ATP offered the first doctoral program at the university. The candidate will play a large role in contributing to the continued strengthening of graduate culture on campus.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate
• Previous leadership and program management experience
• 3+ years of experience in academics, 5-10 years in clinical work
• Previous leadership in art therapy – local, state or national level and/or in academia
• Proficient in Google G-Suite; Microsoft Office Suite, or relevant software
• ATR-BC

Nice To Haves

• Previous program management and leadership experience
• Peer-reviewed publications in the discipline of Art Therapy
• Proven research experience
• Experience supervising and contributing to Art Therapy research, cultural humility, and community engagement

Responsibilities

• Runs year-round MA program, including reviewing applications, art, and interviews
• Oversees all ATP program activities – faculty, students, and student association (GATSA)
• Financial oversight and approval of all ATP budget, program expenditures
• Conducts internal academic reviews (specifically for thesis, practicum, ethics)
• Reviews program syllabi for compliance with AATA, BBS, WASCUC/WASC, CAAHEP/ACATE
• Coordinates with all university departments – Dean, Business, Registrar, Human Resources, Accommodations & Disability Services, as well as other academic departments/schools
• Creates Fall, Spring & Summer term schedules and coordinates with LAE Director of Operations and Registrar
• Supervises Administrative Department Manager
• Leads in recruiting, hiring, and supervision of faculty, part-time faculty
• Oversees evaluation of faculty; evaluates according to Faculty Handbook
• Directs department orientation and mentorship of new faculty
• Facilitates New Student Orientation Spring and Fall terms for new enrolling students
• Communicates policies and practices of the department to faculty
• Schedules and facilitates departmental meetings
• Provides guidance and expertise to presentations, events/activities, exhibits
• Develops written policies for continued growth
• Participates in annual catalog revisions in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office and Dean’s Office
• Recommends approval or non-approval of independent studies
• Mediates conflict issues between and among students and/or between student(s) and faculty
• Reviews faculty and course evaluations each semester
• Conducts exit interviews with graduate and/or disenrolling students
• Posts and holds at least three office hours weekly for every semester of full-time teaching
• Represents ATP program on Campus Visit Days and other appropriate occasions
• Stays abreast of BBS, AATA, WSCUC/WASC, & CAAHEP/ACATE accreditation and licensing requirements
• Completes reports and yearly updates to get accreditation for the university from the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Advises thesis students in art-based research approaches
• Mentors students to professional transition
• Teaches during the year and in the summer
• Prepares and plans courses during Fall, Spring and Summer terms
• Interviews students: reviewing art portfolios to determine quality of work acceptable for admissions
• Recruits new students at conferences
• Addresses student issues related to getting a BBS license and AATA credentials

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $93,000 - $100,000 per year
• Full-time faculty position with administrative responsibilities
• Opportunity to lead and shape the Art Therapy Psychology Department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree