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About The Position

Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD, EdD or DMA) in music therapy or related field
• Hold the MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) credential
• Hold a 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
• Provide evidence of successful publication of research and scholarship
• Active participation in professional organizations
• 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 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 and clinically supervise undergraduate students
• Organize and administer an undergraduate music therapy program

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
• Additional health and lifestyle programs
• Optional retirement savings opportunities
• Paid leave programs
• 13-15 paid holidays each year