ART THERAPY CAREER CENTER

The Art Therapy Program of The George Washington University in Washington, DC invites applications for two full-time faculty and specialized service positions. Both positions are twelve month appointments to begin July 1, 2023.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative art therapy program at The George Washington University. Our program is known for our: trauma and neuro-informed coursework integrating current research with clinical work in our on-site Art Therapy Clinic; international focus with reciprocal-learning opportunities in India, Croatia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates; diverse internship opportunities with over 100 sites; state-of-the-art classroom facilities and dedicated Art Therapy Gallery space; and our history as one of the oldest art therapy programs established by founders of the art therapy field. 

We are looking for exceptional candidates who are interested in joining a cohesive faculty team with varied interests and work experience. The successful candidate will assist in teaching and overseeing student clinical work within the university and the community. Each Professor is expected to deepen his/her involvement in the community, presenting and publishing, and creative endeavors. The Professor will work closely with the Director of the Art Therapy Program, our diverse student body, the faculty, and the University and local community. We are seeking to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

The two positions include service components with titles of: Clinic Coordinator and Internship Coordinator. Specific duties can be found at the individual position links below.

Basic Qualifications For Both Positions

• Master’s degree in creative arts therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field
• Registration and Board Certification as an Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
• Clinical Licensure in a mental health field (ex: LPC, LCSW
• A minimum of 5 years of post-Masters clinical experience
• A minimum of 4 years of teaching and course development
• Experience in managing and advising students in clinical work
• Ability to work independently and collegially as part of a cohesive team to achieve GW’s programmatic goals
• A history of service to their profession and university/college

Additional Basic Qualifications for Internship Coordinator

• Ability to register as an Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor (ATCS)

Additional Basic Qualifications for Clinic Coordinator

• Ability to register as a Supervisor in Virginia

For full details, including qualifications and to apply please visit: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/98704 (Clinic Coordinator Position) and https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/98706 (Internship Coordinator Position).  To be considered, submit a faculty application at the appropriate link and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vita, 3 contacts for recommendation letters (at least one should include clinical work), and a statement which includes teaching interest and innovations, community clinical work, and assessment of skills relevant to the Basic Qualifications for the position you are applying to. Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.