Teaching Assistant Professor, Art Therapy - School of Art & Design

The School of Art and Design at West Virginia University is seeking applications for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Therapy and program coordinator. WVU offers a BA in Art Therapy, minor in Therapeutic Art, and a Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art. The position is a full time, 9-month appointment, non-tenure track, and can achieve promotion. Starting date is August 15 and classes begin August 20, 2025. This is an in-person, on-campus faculty appointment.

Responsibilities:
Teaching (80%)

• Teach all levels of Art Therapy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels as needed. Teaching assignment is normally four (3-credit hour) courses per semester.

Service (20%)

• Coordinate Art Therapy program with a focus on the scheduling of classes, staffing, course development, and curriculum updates.
• Participate in School, College, and University committee assignments as needed. Engage in student recruitment and retention initiatives.

Date of Appointment: August 15, 2025

The School of Art and Design: West Virginia University is the only state institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The various degree programs offered by the School include: BA in Art History and Museum Professions, BA in Art Therapy, BA in Game Design & Interactive Media, BFA in Art & Design, BFA in Art Education with teacher certification, BS in Design Studies, BS in Fashion Design & Merchandising, BS Interior Architecture, MA in Art Education, MA in Game Design, MFA in Art & Design, and a graduate certificate in Therapeutic Art.

The College of Creative Arts and Media has an enrollment of over 2,000 students and consists of four professionally accredited and nationally recognized Schools of Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Each School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees addressing such fields as the creative and performing arts, advertising and communications, arts education and scholarship, design disciplines, journalism, marketing and public relations, museum studies, the recording industry, theatre technology, and the intersection of art and health.

West Virginia University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University - Extensive and is the state's only comprehensive doctoral-granting, land grant institution. The university community is committed to student-centered priorities, academic excellence, research, creative activity, and service to the state. Please visit dualcareer.wvu.edu for more information and job postings.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Master's-level degree in Art Therapy or a closely related field
• Must be a Registered Art Therapist-Board Certified (ATR-BC)
• Minimum two years teaching experience at the college level
• Written and oral communication skills consistent with and complementary to the expectations of a flagship research university.
• All required qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Art Therapy or related discipline
• Experience in attracting and retaining students in the discipline.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 13, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION: Applicants may apply for the position at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and navigate to the position title listed above.

A complete application must include:

• A letter of application;
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught;
• A philosophy of teaching statement;
• Names and contact information (including relationship to the applicant) for 3 references who may be contacted by the search committee.

For additional information, please contact Kristina Olson, Director, School of Art and Design at (304) 293-4077 or kristina.olson@mail.wvu.edu.

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