Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

Administer Music Therapy program; Teach Music Therapy courses, plus possible courses in a secondary area such as Music Theory or Music Education, depending on qualifications and experience. 

The position primarily includes teaching Music Therapy at the undergraduate level, administration of the clinical experience component for students, and other related courses. Additional responsibilities will depend on the candidate's interests and qualifications, including but not limited to, vocal or instrumental performance, conducting, and music theory. Maintain active program of research and publication. Serve as requested on school, college, and university committees and in leadership positions in community and professional organizations.

The qualified candidate will have a Doctorate (PhD, EdD or DMA) in music therapy or related field; hold the MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) credential; holds 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; and has at least three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work. The candidate must 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.

The ability to creatively engage students in the classroom and to teach effectively online and in hybrid classes will be expected. The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of music therapy research and provide evidence of successful publication of research and scholarship. Active participation in professional organizations will also be expected. The candidate will also have the ability to teach and clinically supervise undergraduate students and the ability to organize and administer an undergraduate music therapy program.

At least two years of previous college-level teaching is preferred.

We require the following: 

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
• Statement of personal educational philosophy and pedagogical practices.
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) 
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair:  Sarah Rushing

Department:  Music

Phone: 806-651-2852

Email: srushing@wtamu.edu

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.