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Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy (71102)

Employer
Pratt Institute
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 10, 2023

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Art
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time


Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy (71102)


Location: Brooklyn, NY

Description:
The Department of Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) in the School of Art invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Graduate Art Therapy Program, to begin Fall 2023. We are seeking a faculty member who can offer extensive experience in Art Therapy pedagogy and clinical practice. Successful candidates will have a robust teaching background and be able to teach a broad range of art therapy courses. They should also be well-versed in Creative Arts Therapy theory and approaches to Art Therapy treatment.

The Creative Arts Therapy Department was founded by Arthur Robbins and was one of the first of its kind to introduce art therapy training in the United States. Housed in the School of Art, the department offers two graduate degrees: an Master of Professional Studies (MPS)in Art Therapy & Creativity Development and an Master of Science (MS) in Dance/Movement Therapy, as well as low residency versions of these two programs. Alumni are successful art and dance/movement therapists in vital organizations in New York City and across the country.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ART:

Pratt School of Art provides a rigorous, student-centered education that emphasizes risk-taking and exploration. We are a dynamic community of students, faculty, and staff committed to meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Our programs develop criticality through a mutual, sustained process of critique, articulation, and reflection, and foster an interdisciplinary environment that allows students to broaden their creative thinking and pursuits. Guided by outstanding faculty, students learn to integrate theory and practice, develop their creative voices, and actively engage with the world.

ABOUT PRATT INSTITUTE:

Pratt Institute, located in the historic Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world. A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers our 5,000+ students nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach a variety of graduate-level creative arts therapy courses.

  • Advise graduate students and serve on thesis committees.

  • Engage with a diverse faculty and student body in scholarly production and other professional activities.

  • Contribute to developing a strong culture of professional practice and research within the department.

  • Participate in related departmental activities, including special projects.

  • Serve on departmental, School, and Institute committees and working groups related to special initiatives.

  • Perform all other related activities, as required.


Qualifications:
Education

Candidates must have a Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in Art Therapy and certification as an art therapist is required.

Experience

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with at least three years’ experience at the graduate level. Five years of teaching experience with a diverse student body at the graduate level is preferred.

  • Recognized creative scholarship and/or current professional practice in the field of creative arts therapy. Area(s) of specialization must include one or more of the following: Art Therapy Theory and Practice; Creative Arts Therapy Theory; Group Process in Art Therapy; Clinical Assessment; and Cultural Competency and Social Justice Issues in Creative Arts Therapy.

  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with management and leadership skills.

  • Applicants should demonstrate a level of intercultural competence and the ability to communicate well with diverse populations.

  • Work as a practicing clinician is required.

  • A record of professional publications and presentations at professional conferences is preferred.

Salary Range for the position salary is $78,500 to $85,000.


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/117095

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.




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