Temporary Core Faculty in Dance and Movement Therapy

Lesley University • Cambridge, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a part-time Temporary Core Faculty of Dance and Movement Therapy to join our Expressive Therapies department. This role involves teaching courses in the Dance Movement Therapy specialization, participating in accreditation and student engagement efforts, including recruitment, admissions, and advising. The Expressive Therapies department aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for practice in various professional settings. The programs are designed to meet licensure requirements and prepare graduates for professional certifications. Lesley's Expressive Therapies program is recognized globally for its comprehensive training and its faculty of artist-practitioner-scholars.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Dance and Movement Therapy, Expressive Therapies, Counseling, or related field (required).
• Dance/Movement Therapy credentials (BC- DMT) (required).
• Teaching experience in Dance and Movement Therapy, Expressive Therapies, or a related field, at the graduate level.
• Two+ years of FTE clinical experience, with a record of scholarly activity (required).

Nice To Haves

• PhD or terminal degree (preferred).
• Five+ years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Ability to teach Dance Movement Therapy clinical courses, in addition to DMT specialization courses (preferred).
• Ability to teach general counseling courses such as theories, psychopathology, assessments, vocational counseling, etc. (preferred).
• Experience with the ADTA approval process (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Dance Movement Therapy specialization (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Participate in accreditation efforts.
• Engage in student recruitment and admissions.
• Provide student advising.
• Teach Dance Movement Therapy clinical courses.
• Teach general counseling courses such as theories, psychopathology, assessments, vocational counseling, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level