Teaching Faculty I, 12 Month Salaried

Job Title: Teaching Faculty I, 12 Month Salaried - Art Therapy Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 61260 Department College of Fine Arts - Department of Art EducationResponsibilities The Department of Art Education at Florida State University seeks a 12-month Teaching Faculty with an emphasis on clinical experience and community engagement. Along with teaching master’s level art therapy courses, this position will include practicum/internship coordination.Instruction of graduate-level courses in art therapy.Mentoring and advising master’s students.Serving as practicum/internship coordinatorSupporting the department chair and program director with accreditation processes.Engaging in meaningful service activities within the university and profession.Qualifications Academic doctorate or highest level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.Board Certification (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board.Demonstrated record of clinical art therapy experience.Experience in practicum/internship instruction or supervision.Preferred Qualifications Licensed or license-eligible in art therapy and/or a related mental health profession.Higher education teaching experience in art therapy.Familiarity with accreditation processes in higher education.Other Information In the Department of Art Education, we strive to empower minds and transform lives. Our mission is to prepare exceptional leaders in the fields of arts administration, art education, art therapy, and museum education & visitor centered curation. We do this by providing theoretical and methodological foundations, in addition to hands-on experiences, that will nurture the next generation of practitioners and scholars. Graduates of our programs are exceptional stewards of their respective fields, carrying on traditions and introducing innovation.The graduate art therapy program offers degrees in Master of Science in Art Therapy as well as the Doctor of Philosophy in Art Education, Art Therapy Research and Practice major. The Masters-level program emphasizes a thorough theoretical foundation of art therapy practice and research as well as practicum and internship experiences working within community and clinical settings. The program integrates research-informed practices to foster graduates who understand and apply the power of the visual arts and therapeutic relationships to promote personal and community wellness.The Art Therapy Master’s Program, beginning in the 1980’s, is a three-year, two-summer program. It was initially approved by the American Art Therapy Association in 2004 and became accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in January 2019. It is the only graduate level art therapy program in the state of Florida, and the only one housed in a state university in the Southeast region. The master’s art therapy program has a highly competitive acceptance rate and attracts students from all over the world.The program emphasizes a strong theoretical foundation in art therapy, supported by practicum and internship experiences in education, correctional, community and clinical settings. Students are prepared as practitioners who integrate research-informed approaches and use the power of the visual arts and therapeutic relationships to promote individual and community wellness.Contact Info Dr. Karina Donald, Search Committee Chair - kdonald@fsu.eduUniversity Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s newsLearn more about our university and campuses.FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.For consideration, please submit the following materials:A letter of application, including a brief articulation of your teaching philosophy, areas of clinical expertise, and any current credentials and/or licenses that you holdA comprehensive curriculum vitaeThree letters of recommendationYou may also submit the following additional materials: sample syllabus or relevant curriculum work (maximum 2), or sample of scholarly publication (maximum 2 documents)This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:1) After submitting your application, click the Return to Job Search link2) Click the My References link3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.Considerations This is a Faculty position.This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.This position is being advertised as open until filled. For priority consideration, completed applications should be submitted by December 1st, 2025.Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.