Adjunct Lecturer - Art Therapy

Adjunct Lecturer - Art Therapy

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by theCatholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values.

We seek employees whowill contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shapelives 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

RequiredQualifications :

• Master’s degree in art therapy required, 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.

PhysicalRequirements : Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkor hear. The employee frequently is required to stand;

walk; use hands totouch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability tooccasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone andcustomer service.

May require bending, or sitting for longperiods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training : As a University employee you arerequired to complete all University-specific and / or OSHA related training tofulfill your job duties.

Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required by BenedictineUniversity.

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athletic andother University administered programs or employment practices on the basis ofrace, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law.

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This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete therequired employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Thefollowing of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.