Faculty

Faculty, Art Therapy/Counseling Program

About Southwestern College:

Southwestern College (SWC) is a consciousness-centered, transformational learning community in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our graduate programs integrate academic excellence with holistic, experiential, and reflective learning, preparing students to serve as compassionate change agents in the world.

We are seeking a Full-Time Faculty Member to join our Art Therapy/Counseling (ATCN) Program. This role is ideal for educators and practitioners who are passionate about transformational teaching, reflective practice, and mentoring the next generation of art therapists and counselors.

The Opportunity:

As a faculty member in the ATCN program, you will:

• Teach graduate-level courses (minimum 9 units per quarter) using experiential, reflective, and consciousness-based pedagogies.
• Mentor and advise students, supporting their academic, professional, and personal growth.
• Guide adjunct faculty through recruitment, supervision, and reflective mentorship.
• Contribute to curriculum design and program development, ensuring alignment with SWC’s mission and accreditation standards.
• Engage in professional, scholarly, or creative practice that reflects and enriches SWC’s values.
• Participate in faculty governance, accreditation efforts, and institutional initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Art Therapy
• Art Therapy Board Certification (ATR-BC)
• Graduate-level teaching experience in counseling, art therapy, or a related field
• Experience with curriculum development/program design
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Supervisor License in New Mexico
• Proficiency with LMS, SIS, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., or equivalent) in counseling, art therapy, or related field
• Experience teaching in transformational, experiential, or reflective learning contexts

Who You Are:

• Deeply aligned with SWC’s transformational, consciousness-centered educational philosophy
• A compassionate and reflective educator who values inclusivity and diverse 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

Why Join SWC?

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits, including 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 beautiful Santa Fe, NM, a hub of art, culture, and healing traditions

To learn more about Southwestern College, visit https://www.swc.edu/jobs/. Review a detailed Job Description below.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A cover letter describing your alignment with SWC’s mission and qualifications for this role
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Philosophy of Teaching
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

✨ Join us in guiding the next generation of art therapists and counselors through transformational, consciousness-based education.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Faculty, Art Therapy/Counseling Program

REPORTS TO: Program Director, Clinical Academic Programs

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

REMOTE OR HYBRID ELIGIBLE: No

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

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 processes.

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.

Scholarly & Professional Engagement
Maintain an active presence in your field through scholarship, practice, or creative expression that reflects and enriches SWC’s mission and contributes to your own ongoing evolution as a reflective practitioner.

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 philosophies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaborative skills.
• Technological proficiency, including LMS, SIS, and Microsoft Suite

Transformational Teaching:

• 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 counseling/art therapy
• Holds Art Therapy Board Certification (ATR-BC)
• 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)
• LPC and Supervisor License in New Mexico

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., in counseling/art therapy or equivalent) in appropriate discipline.
• Graduate-level teaching experience within transformational, experiential, or reflective learning contexts.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000