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Current Staff Openings
Board Member, Board of Directors
Board Members provide strategic oversight, support the President, ensure AGS’s mission, values, and financial health are upheld, and promote AGS’s community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance:
Provide strategic guidance and ensure alignment with AGS’s mission. Review key performance metrics; approve budgets, audits, ensure legal and fiduciary compliance, participate in the President’s annual evaluation; and represent AGS external stakeholders.
Board Term & Commitment:
Serve a three-year term that includes attending six Board meetings and two strategic planning events per year. Participate in standing and ad hoc committees, attend college events, help identify and recruit prospective board members to foster diversity, and remain informed about trends in mental health and higher education.
Philanthropy:
Prioritize AGS as a philanthropic commitment by making an annual contribution at a personally meaningful level, with a goal of 100% board participation in giving.
Compensation:
This is a volunteer role. AGS provides reimbursement for in-state travel, accommodations, and administrative support related to board service.
Qualifications
AGS is seeking ideal candidates who bring the following strengths to advance AGS’s mission and values
◊ Leadership experience in fundraising and development, higher education, government, nonprofit, mental health, or related fields.
◊ A shared commitment to advancing AGS’s mission through active engagement and meaningful giving.
◊ A strategic thinker with the ability to bring insight to both long- and short-term planning initiatives.
◊ A collaborative spirit paired with intellectual curiosity and a growth-oriented mindset
◊ High standards of integrity and credibility, along with a genuine passion for mental health and social impact.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Adler Graduate School (AGS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, public assistance, or local human rights commission activity in employment of faculty or staff, admission or treatment of students, or operation of educational programs and activities. AGS is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Current Faculty Openings
Full-Time Faculty (On-Campus/Hybrid)
Adler Graduate School announces a full-time Open Rank/ Core Faculty position opening in the Council for the Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Counseling Program for the M.A. in Counseling. All qualified candidates will be considered, with preference given to qualified candidates who have a strong background in marriage, couples, and family therapy, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. All qualified candidates will be considered, with preference given to qualified candidates who are willing and able to have a presence on campus. The location of main campus is Minnetonka, MN.
Faculty members will be part of a team of counselor educators who emphasize the practice of Adlerian Psychology, fostering encouragement and collaboration guided by social interest within the student body and the community.
This is a continuous 12-month position that includes teaching, academic advising, engagement in scholarship and service, and participation in the management of Adler Graduate School through shared governance. The faculty are responsible for program development, implementation, and evaluation to meet professional standards and fulfill the mission of AGS.
Salary Range: based on qualifications and experience.
Essential Functions:
- Teaching (load of 33 credit hours per year, inclusive of summer assignments) in different formats at
different times (evening, online, hybrid, on campus, etc.) - Attendance at monthly faculty meetings and college-wide meetings.
- Academic advising.
- Professional, Community and College/AGS-based service.
- Scholarship (Research, Curriculum/ course development, Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and
book chapters)
Qualifications/Skills: - Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program or a doctorate in a
related field and experience as a full-time faculty member in a counseling program for at least a year,
prior to July 2013. Must meet CACREP requirements for a core faculty member. - Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Mental Health Professional or Marriage and family
Therapist. - Professional identity within the counseling profession through membership and engagement in
professional organizations pertinent to counseling (e.g., ACA, ACES, and/or sub-divisions and/or state
equivalents.) - Commitment to the field of counseling as evidenced by educational background, publications in peer reviewed journals, community services, experience or professional affiliation, conference attendance
etc. - Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with residential and online teaching platforms and/or online teaching experience
preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build successful relationships with diverse student populations.
The ideal candidate should: - Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
- Be relationally oriented, with professional experience in counseling.
- Have teaching and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training experience.
- Have a strong understanding of the CACREP standards and policies.
- Have experience with serving and developing diverse adult learners.
- Have experience with versatile instruction methods, including traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
- Have at least a basic understanding of Adlerian psychology and be willing to develop this competence
further. - Have experience in expressive arts desirable.
Qualified candidates are to send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, original
transcripts for a terminal degree, and contact information for three [3] professional references to:
Adler Graduate School
Work@alfredadler.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and conclude when the position is filled. Anticipated start date is January, 2025.
Position Title: Full-Time Faculty (Online/Remote)
Adler Graduate School announces a full-time Open Rank/ Core Faculty position opening in the Council for the Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Counseling Program for the M.A. in Counseling. All qualified candidates will be considered, with preference given to qualified candidates who have a strong background in marriage, couples, and family therapy, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. This faculty position can be online/ remote with the ability to travel to the main campus ( Minnetonka, MN) annually.
Faculty members will be part of a team of counselor educators who emphasize the practice of Adlerian Psychology, fostering encouragement and collaboration guided by social interest within the student body and the community.
This is a continuous 12-month position that includes teaching, academic advising, engagement in scholarship and service, and participation in the management of Adler Graduate School through shared governance. The faculty are responsible for program development, implementation, and evaluation to meet professional standards and fulfill the mission of AGS.
Salary Range: based on qualifications and experience.
Essential Functions:
- Teaching (load of 33 credit hours per year, inclusive of summer assignments) in different formats at
different times (evening, online, hybrid, on campus, etc.) - Attendance at monthly faculty meetings and college-wide meetings.
- Academic advising.
- Professional, Community and College/AGS-based service.
- Scholarship (Research, Curriculum/ course development, Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and
book chapters
Qualifications/Skills:
- Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program or a doctorate in a
related field and experience as a full-time faculty member in a counseling program for at least a year,
prior to July 2013. Must meet CACREP requirements for a core faculty member. - Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Mental Health Professional or Marriage and family
Therapist. - Professional identity within the counseling profession through membership and engagement in
professional organizations pertinent to counseling (e.g., ACA, ACES, and/or sub-divisions and/or state
equivalents.) - Commitment to the field of counseling as evidenced by educational background, publications in peer reviewed journals, community services, experience or professional affiliation, conference attendance
etc. - Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with residential and online teaching platforms and/or online teaching experience
preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build successful relationships with diverse student populations.
The ideal candidate should: - Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
- Be relationally oriented, with professional experience in counseling.
- Have teaching and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training experience.
- Have a strong understanding of the CACREP standards and policies.
- Have experience with serving and developing diverse adult learners.
- Have experience with versatile instruction methods, including traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
- Have at least a basic understanding of Adlerian psychology and be willing to develop this competence
further. - Have experience in expressive arts desirable.
Qualified candidates are to send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, original
transcripts for a terminal degree, and contact information for three [3] professional references to:
Adler Graduate School
Work@alfredadler.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and conclude when the position is filled. Anticipated start date is January, 2025.
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty- Art Therapy Field Experience Instructor
Adler Graduate School announces an adjunct Faculty position opening in the M.A. in Counseling beginning October 2024. All qualified candidates will be considered, with preference given to qualified candidates who are willing and able to have a presence on campus and have knowledge and skills with online/ distance learning facilitation.
Faculty members will be part of a team of counselor educators who emphasize the practice of Adlerian Psychology, fostering encouragement and collaboration guided by social interest within the student body and the community. This position is for field experience faculty. The Art Therapy field experience instructor provides clinical instruction and group supervision to students while completing their field experience (practicum and Internship)
Salary Range: $2,000.00/ class
Essential Functions for Field Experience Class (Practicum & Internship) Instructors:
- Teach 2-hour long weekly clinical group supervision class (during sessions 1 and 2 of the term) (10 classes per term).
- Maintain regular contact with the Field Placement supervisor and the student at the placement site, to review progress of the student. Faculty must send at least two email communications at the beginning of session 1 and 2.
- Complete a professional disposition evaluation form on each student during their second term of internship in collaboration with the site supervisor.
- Communicate student and site issues to the Field Experience Coordinator and Art Therapy Program Director in a timely manner.
- Monitor and evaluate students’ professional and clinical development throughout field experience, including giving feedback on and tracking written assignments.
- As appropriate, work with staff and academic advisors to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles.
- Review of students’ field experience hours log and evaluation.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Earned a master’s degree in counseling or related professions.
- Licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Professional or Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Holds Certification as a Registered Art Therapist that carries Board Certification (ATR-BC) or Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor (ATCS)
- Has clinical supervision training and experience.
- Evidence of ability to teach and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with residential and online teaching platforms and/or online teaching experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build successful relationships with diverse student populations.
The ideal candidate should:
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
- Be relationally oriented, with professional experience in Art Therapy.
- Have teaching and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training experience.
- Have a strong understanding of the educational standards for clinical licensure and Art Therapy certification.
- Have experience with serving and developing diverse adult learners.
- Have experience with versatile instruction methods, including traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
- Have at least a basic understanding of Adlerian psychology and be willing to develop this competence further.
- Have experience in expressive arts is desirable
Qualified candidates are to send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, original
transcripts for a terminal degree, and contact information for three [3] professional references to:
Adler Graduate School
Work@alfredadler.edu
Or
Teresa Graye
Field Experience Coordinator
Teresa.Graye@alfredadler.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and conclude when the position is filled. Anticipated start date is October 2024.
Interested in future employment with Adler Graduate School?
We keep applications on file for future positions! Fill out our Job Application and feel free to complete our Equal Opportunity Employment Survey. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to work@alfredadler.edu.