Assistant Teaching Professor, Art Therapy Design

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Art and Design within the College of Arts and Letters at University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Therapy to begin in Fall 2026. This is a non-tenure-track teaching faculty position that is eligible for promotion. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and 'Top Tier' ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in art therapy or a closely related field is preferred by the time of appointment
• MA in Art Therapy practitioners will also be considered
• Active ATR-BC credential or eligibility to obtain it
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive pedagogical practices
• Demonstrated engagement with community-based art therapy, civic practice, or trauma-informed work, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the arts, social sciences, or health fields is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in art therapy and related areas
• Contributing to curriculum development and program growth
• Advising undergraduate students
• Participating in departmental, college, and university service
• Supporting student engagement in community-based or civic learning projects
• Maintaining professional activity in the field of art therapy

What This Job Offers

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