Creative Arts Therapy Lecturer (Theory and Practice of Psychotherapy)
Position: Lecturer
Course: Theory and Practice of Psychotherapy
Terms: Spring or Fall 2027 (approximately 3 months)
Format: Hybrid, on campus or virtual
Salary: $7500
Schedule: TBD
About Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences, located in Toronto, is part of Whitecliffe Global Group, an international higher education group with institutions in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and Canada. Authorized to operate in Ontario under the Ontario Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences will offer its first program, the Master of Creative Arts Therapy (MCAT) with two specializations: art therapy and expressive arts therapy, beginning in March 2027. The MCAT program is a full-time, 60-credit, two-year program that combines theoretical, experiential, and practical learning. The program empowers aspiring therapists to harness the transformative power of creative expression in therapeutic practice, shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing services.
Job Profile
Applications are now being accepted for lecturer positions in year one. We are looking for an engaging educator to teach the following graduate level course: Theory and Practice of Psychotherapy. Reporting to the Program/Clinical Director, you will have the opportunity to shape the learning experiences of students as well as have an impact on the development of this new program.
Responsibilities
- Teach, assess and supervise students for the duration of the course
- Meet with students on an individual basis to support their learning and to provide academic advice
- Support curriculum development
- The ability to inspire students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for creative arts therapy; specifically art therapy and expressive arts therapy
- A strong interest in contributing to the continuous growth of Whitecliffe University
- Participate in faculty meetings, quality assurance, and accreditation as required
Required Qualifications
- Professional and educational background in the field; MA or PhD or equivalent in art therapy, creative arts therapy, expressive arts therapy, psychotherapy
- Three years’ experience in graduate level teaching in the field of art therapy/creative arts therapy/expressive arts therapy/psychotherapy
- Experience teaching in-person, virtual synchronous, and virtual asynchronous formats
- Minimal of five years of clinical experience in the field of art therapy/creative arts therapy/expressive arts therapy/psychotherapy; clinical supervision is an asset
- Experience in curriculum development and building courses on learning management systems (LMS); D2L-Brightspace is an asset
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Certification is required: art therapy (Registered Canadian Art therapist (RCAT); Ontario Art Therapy Association Registration (OATR)), expressive arts therapy (Expressive Arts Therapist (EXAT); Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT))
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- A commitment to incorporating principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and research practice
- An active research and publication record is an asset
Whitecliffe is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
