Adjunct Lecturer - Art Therapy

Adjunct Lecturer - Art Therapy

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position : Adjunct Lecturer - Art Therapy

Department : Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

Classification : Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Brief overview of duties : The Department of Visual, Performing, and Media Arts at Benedictine University is seeking a

qualified adjunct faculty in Art Therapy (Art/Psychology programs). This is a part-time, adjunct position, with appointments

made for one semester at a time and the possibility of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and

qualifications. The instructor should be passionate about teaching, engaging students in meaningful discussions, and fostering

critical thinking about art therapy and its context. Please apply through the Cornerstone application process. If you have any

questions concerning the position or the program, please direct them to:

Hairi Han, Art Program Director
Benedictine University
hhan@ben.edu

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in art therapy required, Ph.D. preferred
• Hold an ATR-BC and master’s level mental health license
• Professional practice as a registered art therapist preferred
• Teaching experience at the university level preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, remote, and online modalities, as needed

Application Process : Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.
May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training : As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.