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Posted: 19-May-26
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $72,000
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Relocation Assistance: relocation assistance for the in-person position may be available for the selected candidate and will be negotiated based on institutional guidelines, available resources, and the candidate's circumstances
- Teach graduate-level art therapy/counseling courses (minimum 9 units per quarter) using experiential, reflective, and consciousness-based pedagogies.
- Mentor and advise students to support their academic, professional, and personal development.
- Engage in supervision and evaluation of student learning through formative, reflective, and competency-based assessment methods.
- Guide and support adjunct faculty, participating in recruitment, supervision, and reflective mentorship.
- Contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with SWC’s mission, CACREP & CAAHEP standards, and institutional learning outcomes.
- Participate in faculty governance, program meetings, and college-wide initiatives that advance academic excellence and student success.
- Engage in scholarly, professional, or creative practice that enriches the counseling profession and reflects SWC’s values of consciousness, service, and transformation.
- Master’s degree in Art Therapy/Counseling
- Art Therapy Board Certification (ATR-BC)
- Graduate-level teaching experience in art therapy/counseling
- Experience in curriculum development
- Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and Microsoft Office Suite
- Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., or equivalent) in Art Therapy, Counseling, or related field
- Independent Counseling License (LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, etc.) and an approved clinical supervisor designation issued by the New Mexico Counseling, Therapy and Practice Board
- Graduate-level teaching experience within transformational, experiential, or reflective learning contexts
- Active engagement in professional organizations (e.g., AATA, ACA, NMCA) or scholarly/creative contributions to the counseling field
- Deeply aligned with SWC’s transformational, consciousness-centered educational philosophy
- A compassionate and reflective educator who values inclusivity, diversity, and multiple ways of knowing
- A collaborative colleague with strong communication and mentorship skills
- Committed to integrating inner growth with professional practice and preparing students to serve their communities with integrity and compassion
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and professional development support
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a mission-driven academic community
- Work in Santa Fe, NM — a hub of art, culture, and healing traditions
Faculty, Art Therapy/Counseling Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
REMOTE OR HYBRID ELIGIBLE: Yes
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Employees who work 30-40 hours per week are eligible for all full-time benefits including paid time off, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, education benefits, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Adjunct faculty in the Art Therapy/Counseling (ATCN) program per course leadership responsibilities.
POSITION SUMMARY: Full-time faculty members serve as dedicated guides in a transformational learning environment, teaching graduate students, shaping curriculum, and contributing to a vibrant community of practice grounded in holistic, consciousness-based education. They also mentor and supervise adjunct faculty, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission, values, and pedagogical approach.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
Facilitate graduate-level courses effectively utilizing experiential, reflective, and transformational pedagogies that nurture consciousness, self-awareness, and personal-professional integration, with a minimum of 9 units per quarter within a student-centered scheduling structure.
- Foster a learning environment that balances compassion, high academic standards, and accountability, while upholding institutional policies and ensuring equitable practices in alignment with the college’s mission.
- Support students in their academic, professional, and personal development through responsive student advisement.
- Engage in program-wide student assessment and evaluation
Curriculum Design & Oversight
Collaborate in designing, revising, and overseeing curricular scaffolding to ensure consistency
across courses and alignment with programmatic learning outcomes and SWC’s consciousness-centered approach.
Adjunct Faculty Mentorship & Supervision
Engage in recruitment, hiring, mentoring, and supervising adjunct faculty—modeling SWC’s transformational teaching values, nurturing instructional quality, and facilitating their development in reflective practice and pedagogical integrity.
Professional Engagement & Learning
Maintain an active presence in your field through learning, practice, or creative expression that reflects and enriches SWC’s mission and contributes to your own ongoing evolution as a reflective teacher.
Service & Institutional Engagement
- Participate in faculty governance, program assessment, accreditation efforts, and institutional initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to build an inclusive, supportive, and innovative learning environment that supports student retention and success.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & DISPOSITIONS:
- Alignment with the vision, mission, purpose, core values, and consciousness-based and transformational focus of the College.
- Deep alignment with transformational and consciousness-centered education
- Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
- Technological proficiency, including LMS, SIS, and Microsoft Suite
Transformational Teaching Practices:
- Facilitation of Transformative Learning Designs and guides experiences that foster deep reflection, self-awareness, and personal growth alongside academic learning and competency development.
- Relational & Inclusive Pedagogy Creates learning environments grounded in respect, empathy, and inclusivity, honoring diverse ways of knowing and being.
- Integrative & Experiential Teaching Employs creative, experiential, and integrative that connect inner work with academic learning.
- Mentorship & Community Building Provides relational mentorship to students and adjunct faculty, cultivating a collaborative learning community that supports both individual and collective growth.
- Critical & Creative Inquiry Encourages curiosity, dialogue, and multiple perspectives, guiding learners to make meaning through inquiry, reflection, and practice.
- Alignment of Inner and Outer Learning Helps learners integrate their personal transformation with their professional calling, preparing them to serve as compassionate change agents.
Transformational Teaching Dispositions:
- Commitment to Transformation Approaches teaching as a vehicle for personal, professional, and societal transformation.
- Compassion and Presence Demonstrates authentic presence, deep listening, and compassion in relationships with students, colleagues, and community.
- Respect for Diverse Ways of Knowing Honors multiple perspectives, cultural traditions, and lived experiences as essential to collective learning.
- Reflective and Conscious Practice Engages in ongoing self-reflection and conscious awareness to align teaching practice with personal and institutional values.
- Collaborative Spirit Values shared leadership, collegiality, and the co-creation of knowledge within a learning community.
- Creativity and Openness Embraces creative, integrative, and experiential approaches to foster meaningful engagement and insight.
- Service Orientation Aligns inner growth with service to the greater good, preparing learners to be compassionate agents of change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in art therapy/counseling
- Holds current Art Therapy Board Certification – ATR-BC (for Art Therapy faculty)
- Graduate-level teaching experience in art therapy/counseling or a related field
- Experience in curriculum development or program design
- Technology Proficiency (LMS, SIS, and MS Office Suite)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate (Ph.D., D., Psy.D., in art therapy, counseling, or equivalent)
- Independent Counseling License (LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, etc.) and an approved clinical supervisor designation issued by the New Mexico Counseling, Therapy and Practice Board
- Graduate-level teaching experience within transformational, experiential, or reflective learning contexts
- Master’s degree in art therapy/counseling
- Holds current Art Therapy Board Certification – ATR-BC (for Art Therapy faculty)
- Graduate-level teaching experience in art therapy/counseling or a related field
- Experience in curriculum development or program design
- Technology Proficiency (LMS, SIS, and MS Office Suite)
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