Instructor of Music Therapy

Austin Peay State University • Clarksville, TN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music at Austin Peay State University invites applications for a nine-month Instructor of Music Therapy. This non-tenure-track appointment is a three-year term starting July 30, 2027. The Department of Music at Austin Peay State University, an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, enjoys a vital presence on campus, in the Clarksville community, and in the region. The Department boasts a nationally recognized and acoustically superior concert hall, along with outstanding performance, practice, rehearsal, and studio spaces. The Department of Music is an integral member of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA). A long-established state-funded initiative, CECA is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences. The following degrees are offered: Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Performance, Music Education, Composition, and Music Therapy; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Music; Master of Music with concentrations in Music Education, Performance, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental Conducting, and Choral Conducting.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in music therapy or related discipline
• Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with at least two years of clinical experience
• A commitment to the recruiting efforts of the department, college, and university.
• Potential for a substantial creative/research/professional agenda.
• Demonstrated aptitude for classroom teaching and personal concern for students and their achievement.
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a collegial environment
• Excellence as a teacher of undergraduate students
• Clinical musicianship competencies on guitar, piano, voice, and percussion

Nice To Haves

• Facility with and understanding of current technologies as they pertain to teaching and supervising music therapy students.
• Documented experience in leading and supervising student clinical placements.
• Demonstrated success teaching students of wide-ranging and non-traditional backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate classes in the music therapy curriculum.
• Engage in professional, creative, and scholarly activities.
• Work with other departments across campus, and with area musicians and music therapists.
• Actively participate in professional organizations allied to music therapy and individual research interests.
• Participate in recruiting activities alone and in group settings.
• Serve as the clinical education coordinator, ensuring all students complete necessary clearances, foster relationships with community partners, and build relationships for future collaborations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level