Southwestern College Santa Fe, NM
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Southwestern College (SWC) is a small, non-profit, consciousness-centered graduate school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico with an enrollment of approximately 300 students. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer Master’s degree programs in Counseling, Art Therapy/Counseling, Art Therapy for Clinical Professionals, Transformational Teaching,Learning & Leadership, Consciousness in Action, and a Ph.D. in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership. We offer a holistic, integrative approach to teaching and mental health, emphasizing experiential learning and the personal growth and consciousness of the student.
Current opportunities are listed here. The details link for each position provides specific application instructions. Check back often.
Staff positions
Program Director, Clinical Academic Programs
Position type: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000–95,000 per year
Southwestern College seeks a visionary, strategic, and service-oriented leader who stewards Southwestern College’s (SWC) Counseling (CN) and Art Therapy/Counseling (AT/CN) master’s programs through a transformational, consciousness-based approach to education. Rooted in the College’s mission and values, the Director integrates academic excellence with personal and collective growth so that students, faculty, and programs thrive. The Director provides holistic leadership in curriculum, teaching, mentorship, and faculty development; champions innovation and continuous quality improvement; and ensures alignment with applicable professional accreditation standards and institutional priorities. Please click here to see a detailed job description.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Supportive benefits package—including life, health, dental, vision, retirement, medical flexible spending account, retirement plan, and funded opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Southwestern College is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
- Invitation to join a deeply intentional, mission-driven academic community committed to evolving consciousness.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- A letter of interest addressing the requirements and qualifications.
- A teaching and leadership philosophy statement.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Names and contact information for three preliminary professional references (who will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate).
Please email complete applications to donnajaramillo@swc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
PhD Program Coordinator
Position type: 30 hours per week (Full-time)
Hourly rate: $30 per hour
This position provides administrative support to the PhD Program Director who oversees the PhD in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership (VPRL) at Southwestern College in Santa Fe. Responsibilities include scheduling, organizing on-ground doctoral program residencies, updating handbooks and other materials, collaborating with the Faculty, Student Services, IT, Library, Financial Aid, and other campus offices that provide direct services to students to help bridge academics and student affairs and create an integrated student experience that supports student retention and success. This is an administrative position requiring a high level of technical skill and excellent written and oral communication skills. Should have prior higher education experience and be able to work on the Southwestern College campus in Santa Fe. Thirty hours per week. $30 per hour. Full-time benefits included.
Please click here to see a detailed Job Description.
To formally apply, please send resume and cover letter by October 1 to Donna Jaramillo at donnajaramillo@swc.edu
Current Faculty Openings
Faculty, Art Therapy/Counseling Program
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 per year
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Please click here to see a detailed Job Description.
Send materials to: donnajaramillo@swc.edu 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.
Adjunct Faculty for M.A. in Art Therapy/Counseling Program
Southwestern College’s M.A. in Art Therapy/Counseling is approved by the 
American Art Therapy Association. It includes a lot of art-making with an experiential and holistic focus, and an emphasis on the personal growth and consciousness of the student/therapist. Our program allows graduates to sit for licensing in both Art Therapy and Counseling (this is unlike most Art Therapy programs.)
Please note that some Art Therapy/Counseling courses require instructors to have an ATR-BC, as required by AATA.
To view our courses, click here.
Adjunct Faculty for M.A. in Counseling Program
Southwestern College readily accepts letters of interest, curriculum vitae and teaching philosophy statements from licensed mental health professionals interested in teaching in our Higher Learning Commission accredited Counseling Program. We prefer our faculty to have at least three years of post-graduate clinical experience in order to bring a hands-on perspective to our students. Our faculty operate from a transformational model of teaching based on experiential methods of instruction that emphasize personal growth, reflective practice, and conscious awareness of biases and belief systems that affect interpersonal relationships. We ask our faculty to serve as models for authenticity, congruence, and active participants in the learning process.
For an overview of courses, click here.