Adjunct Professor - Expressive Arts in Mental Health

Part-time

Russell Sage College

Albany, NYPart-time$1000Posted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation

$1000

Location

Albany, NY

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registration Or Board Certification (ATR Or ATR-BC) By The American Art Therapy AssociationNY State Licensure As LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist)LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)Master's degree

Job overview

Russell Sage College is hiring an Adjunct Professor - Expressive Arts in Mental Health. Russell Sage College seeks an Adjunct Professor for its Department of Visual & Performing Arts. The ideal candidate will teach Art Therapy Communication within the NASAD-accredited Expressive Arts in Mental Health (BS) program. This role requires a New York Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), diverse clinical experience, and prior teaching experience.

Key focus areas include Teach the Art Therapy Communication course, Develop and deliver curriculum materials, and Assess and grade student assignments.

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree In Art Therapy, ATR Or ATR-BC Certification, and NY State Licensure LCAT Or LMHC. Preferred (not required): Diverse Clinical Experience, Previous Teaching Experience, College-Level Teaching Experience, and Diverse Clinical Background.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diverse Clinical ExperiencePrevious Teaching ExperienceCollege-Level Teaching ExperienceDiverse Clinical Background

Qualifications

Master's in Art TherapyRegistration or Board Certification (ATR or ATR-BC) by the American Art Therapy AssociationNY State Licensure as LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist)LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)Degree in RegistrationDegree in Board Certification

Full job description

Location: Albany, NY Category: Adjunct Positions Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Tue Nov 4 2025 Job Description:

The Department of Visual & Performing Arts (art.sage.edu) at Russell Sage College (sage.edu) seeks applications for teaching positions in our NASAD-accredited Expressive Arts in Mental Health (BS) program, course title: Art Therapy Communication. Ideal candidates will have their NY Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), diverse clinical experience, and previous teaching experience.

Accredited since 1978 by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), Russell Sage College offers numerous creative degrees in visual and performing arts including Art + Extended Media (BFA), Interior + Spatial Design (BFA), Graphic + Media Design (BFA), Expressive Arts in Mental Health (BS), Musical Theatre (BS), and Theatre (BA).

Adjunct compensation is currently $1000 per credit hour (depending on staffing needs and enrollment).

Job Requirements:

Master's degree in Art Therapy, Registration or Board Certification (ATR or ATR-BC) by the American Art Therapy Association, NY state licensure as LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) or LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Ideal candidates will be a NY Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), have college-level teaching experience, and a diverse clinical background.

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.