Clinical Assistant Professor in Art Therapy

Assistant / Associate Professor @Indiana University posted 2 months ago

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Title Clinical Assistant Professor in Art Therapy
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Herron School Of Art & Design
Location Indianapolis
Position Summary

The Herron School of Art and Design at IU Indianapolis invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in Art Therapy to begin in August 2025. The position will reside in the Art Therapy program, which offers a Master of Arts degree. This position provides the opportunity and resources to help expand upon and further develop a creative and innovative art therapy program with unique access to clinical, research and community partners, enhancing student and faculty experiences. Rank and salary are commensurate with professional experience, teaching, and current professional status.

Duties:

    • The successful candidate will be an active participant in a cohesive faculty team with varied interests and experiences within the Art Therapy Program.
    • Responsibilities include teaching, student recruitment and advising, and curriculum development; contributing to the School and University through service; and ongoing engagement in scholarly, creative, and professional activities.
    • Management of the clinical internships including administrative duties related to the development and maintenance of the internships. This will include active involvement in coordinating placement throughout the summer.
    • On-site clinical supervision of graduate art therapy students.
    • The ideal candidate will also contribute to the school by bringing a diverse perspective, way of thinking, and/or unique set of experiences that expands the intellectual conversation of the field.
    • The typical course load for Clinical Track faculty is 3/3. This position offers a one-course release for on-site clinical supervision of students.

 

Art Therapy Program Profile
Herron’s 60-credit Master of Arts in Art Therapy Program embraces the impact that creative therapies have upon the health and mental well-being of those we engage. Housed within a school of art and design and located on a Health and Life Science campus, the program recognizes art’s ability to contribute to healing and its unique ability to serve as a vehicle for engaging and connecting with patients, family members and other caregivers in meaningful and effective ways. Our relationship with both urban and rural communities provides a wide range of opportunities and provides a unique and diverse learning environment. This creates fertile territory for pedagogical advances and contributions to the broader field, regionally, nationally and internationally. The Art Therapy program was established in 2012 and prepares students with the academic and internship requirements and experiences for pursuing the credentials of ATR-P and LMHCA.
The Herron School of Art and Design and Indiana University are committed to diversity. We seek excellent candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community and pedagogic awareness. Diversity, in all its forms, is welcome at IU including a broad range of ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and academic experience, and veteran status. The successful candidate will have experience communicating and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.About Herron School of Art and Design, IU Indianapolis
Founded in 1902, Herron School of Art and Design is the premier accredited professional art and design school in the state of Indiana and is part of the thriving urban research campus and an academic health sciences campus. With 30,000 students, IU Indianapolis is a leader in progressive, socially responsive community engagement. Herron has more than 50 full-time faculty serving 13 undergraduate and five graduate programs and a curriculum that prepares graduates to be leaders in a world that requires a unique combination of creativity, conceptual skills and technical abilities.

For more information about Herron School of Art and Design please visit our website https://herron.indianapolis.iu.edu/
Basic Qualifications
  • A master’s degree in art therapy is required, or a doctoral degree in art therapy or closely related field. Applicants must hold the ATR-BC credentials. The Indiana License in Mental Health Counseling is required within 6 months of hire.
  • Human service experience as an art therapist; demonstrated scholarly, studio, and professional engagement; prior teaching, supervising and advising students, ongoing scholarly/creative work, community collaborations, and service to the university and/or professional organizations.
  • In addition to a solid grounding in direct art therapy practice, the ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as evidenced by scholarship in areas such as Teaching and through their Clinical Practice. Key areas of interest to the department include:
      • Commitment to community and socially engaged practices
      • Ability to work with colleagues from across the school, campus, and community
      • Art Therapy that seeks to serve diverse communities and stakeholders

     
Department Contact for Questions
Patriece Roulette Landis at proulett@iu.edu
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Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Submit application materials at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26694

You will be asked to create an account, and then complete the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents.

Required Documents:

    • Cover Letter: stating interest and qualifications
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
    • List of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references.

 

The position will begin in August 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience and IU offers competitive benefits; information about which can be viewed at https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/
Individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process can notify Patriece Roulette Landis at proulett@iu.edu or the Office of Institutional Equity at oieindy@iu.edu with the appropriate advance notice.
For Best Consideration Date
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101141-2024

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  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
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