Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

Texas A&M University System•Canyon, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

West Texas A&M University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Music Therapy to administer the Music Therapy program and teach Music Therapy courses. Depending on qualifications and experience, the role may also include teaching in secondary areas such as Music Theory or Music Education. The position involves teaching Music Therapy at the undergraduate level, administering the clinical experience component for students, and potentially other related courses. Additional responsibilities may include vocal or instrumental performance, conducting, and music theory. The role also requires maintaining an active program of research and publication, and serving on various committees and in leadership positions within community and professional organizations.

Requirements

Doctorate (PhD, EdD or DMA) in music therapy or related field
MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) credential
Master’s degree in music therapy or related area, with a minimum of transcripted graduate credits equivalent to 12 semester hours or the equivalent of graduate credits in music therapy beyond the undergraduate equivalency requirements
At least three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work
Meet the minimum qualification standards to serve as an undergraduate faculty member as outlined by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) found in Section 6.0 of the AMTA document Standards for Education and Clinical Training
Ability to creatively engage students in the classroom
Ability to teach effectively online and in hybrid classes
Demonstrate knowledge of music therapy research
Ability to teach and clinically supervise undergraduate students
Ability to organize and administer an undergraduate music therapy program
Males age 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term

Nice To Haves

At least two years of previous college-level teaching

Responsibilities

Administer Music Therapy program
Teach Music Therapy courses
Teach possible courses in a secondary area such as Music Theory or Music Education, depending on qualifications and experience
Teach Music Therapy at the undergraduate level
Administer the clinical experience component for students
Teach other related courses
Engage in vocal or instrumental performance, conducting, and music theory based on candidate's interests and qualifications
Maintain an active program of research and publication
Serve on school, college, and university committees as requested
Serve in leadership positions in community and professional organizations as requested
Teach effectively online and in hybrid classes
Provide evidence of successful publication of research and scholarship
Actively participate in professional organizations
Teach and clinically supervise undergraduate students
Organize and administer an undergraduate music therapy program