Teaching Faculty, Drama Therapy Program - AU Seattle
Seattle, WA
About the Job
Program: Drama Therapy Program, Creative Arts Therapy Division, School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy
Classification: Full Time Faculty
Reports to: Chair, Creative Arts Therapy Programs
Location: Antioch University Seattle campus
Compensation: WA $67,410
Start Date: July 1, 2024
The School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT) at Antioch University invites applications for a Full-Time Teaching Faculty member within the Creative Arts Therapy Division. Drama Therapy is an accredited program offered at Antioch University Seattle as a specialization within two MA Degree programs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and Couple and Family Therapy (CFT). Our graduates meet the educational requirements for Washington State licensure as an LMHC or an LMFT, and to become a Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer (RDT/BCT). Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice. Antioch is committed to educating students to become informed, effective practitioners and change agents in a diverse world.
Full-time teaching faculty members are expected to be engaged in university, school, and program service as well as professional and community activities. This position is full-time (100% FTE), with a 12-month service period. Start date for the position will ideally be July 1, 2024, although the position will remain open until filled.
Antioch’s Drama Therapy Program is an Accredited Program by NADTA (North American Drama Therapy Association). The CMHC Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the CFT Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for this full-time Teaching Faculty position include:
Teach 24 credit units of direct instruction per year with expectations for service to university, school and program
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).
Application Instructions
Please include the following documents with your application:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names, addresses (including email addresses) and telephone numbers of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval.
Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement
The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check
This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.
Classification: Full Time Faculty
Reports to: Chair, Creative Arts Therapy Programs
Location: Antioch University Seattle campus
Compensation: WA $67,410
Start Date: July 1, 2024
The School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT) at Antioch University invites applications for a Full-Time Teaching Faculty member within the Creative Arts Therapy Division. Drama Therapy is an accredited program offered at Antioch University Seattle as a specialization within two MA Degree programs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and Couple and Family Therapy (CFT). Our graduates meet the educational requirements for Washington State licensure as an LMHC or an LMFT, and to become a Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer (RDT/BCT). Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice. Antioch is committed to educating students to become informed, effective practitioners and change agents in a diverse world.
Full-time teaching faculty members are expected to be engaged in university, school, and program service as well as professional and community activities. This position is full-time (100% FTE), with a 12-month service period. Start date for the position will ideally be July 1, 2024, although the position will remain open until filled.
Antioch’s Drama Therapy Program is an Accredited Program by NADTA (North American Drama Therapy Association). The CMHC Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the CFT Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for this full-time Teaching Faculty position include:
Teach 24 credit units of direct instruction per year with expectations for service to university, school and program
- Provide advising for students in the Drama Therapy Program, including the assessment of academic progress, assistance with arrangements for non-curricular resources (internships, independent studies, etc.), help with other aspects of the students relationship with the educational environment at the University, and completion of final reviews related to graduation.
- Conduct admission interviews with applicants as a part of the Creative Arts Therapy team, and make recommendations to the Admissions Committee regarding admissions decisions in individual cases; follow up with situations involving conditional admissions which require additional monitoring.
- Participate in regularly-scheduled Program meetings for discussion of relevant policy and procedures, for development of strategic objectives and directions, and for discussion of topics in teaching/advising, student standards, adjunct faculty relations, and curriculum development.
- Registered Drama Therapist (RDT). Board Certified Trainer in Drama Therapy (BCT) preferred.
- Licensed in Washington State as a LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) or LMHC (licensed mental health counselor). LMFT preferred.
- A Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field strongly preferred. Master’s Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent master’s degree in a related field will be considered with extensive professional experience. Must have strong clinical training and experience in multicultural competency. Applicant must be highly qualified for graduate teaching, supervision, and independent research. Ideal candidates are able to collaborate across programs and eager to interact with students and faculty from the broader community at AUS as well as have the ability to teach in areas as assigned to the needs of the program, Clinical Supervision and Practicum.
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).
Application Instructions
Please include the following documents with your application:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names, addresses (including email addresses) and telephone numbers of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval.
Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement
The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check
This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.
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