MU354 A Medical Music Therapy W27

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to practice music therapy within medical settings. Students gain a broad understanding of contemporary practices in medical music therapy, while learning and practicing techniques for use in a variety of medical and rehabilitative contexts. Students also expand their understanding of the music therapist's role on the interdisciplinary healthcare team, specifically within hospitals. Theoretical connections to and distinctions from music-centred practices will be explored.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Music Therapy
• Certified Music Therapist (MTA) in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) qualified
• Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow in good standing
• Clinical experience working in medical and/or rehabilitation settings

Responsibilities

• Teach MU354 A – Medical Music Therapy (Winter 2027)
• Provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for medical music therapy.
• Facilitate understanding of contemporary practices in medical music therapy.
• Guide students in learning and practicing techniques for medical and rehabilitative contexts.
• Expand students' understanding of the music therapist's role on interdisciplinary healthcare teams, specifically within hospitals.
• Explore theoretical connections to and distinctions from music-centred practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level