Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

Indiana University; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in Indiana is seeking a passionate Assistant Professor of Music Therapy to enhance their innovative program. This role offers the chance to engage with diverse communities and contribute significantly to the field of music therapy. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in music therapy, a strong commitment to teaching, and experience in clinical settings. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration, while making a meaningful impact on students' lives and the broader community. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of music therapy education.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Doctorate in music therapy or a related field required.
• Professional credential in music therapy (e.g., MT-BC) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical placements, practicum, and internships.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in music therapy.

Skills

Music Therapy

Project Management

Clinical Coordination

Community Engagement

Education

Doctorate in Music Therapy

Professional Credential in Music Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

The Herron School of Fine Arts and Design at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Therapy in the Department of Music and Arts Technology which offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. This position provides opportunities to further develop a creative and innovative music therapy program with unique access to clinical, research, and community partners, enhancing student and faculty experiences. Rank and salary are commensurate with professional experience, teaching, and current professional status.

Music Therapy Program
The Music Therapy Program embraces the impact creative therapies have upon the health and mental well-being of those who we engage, as well as the relationships with public policy on clients' abilities to access and make use of music therapy services. Located on a Health and Life Science campus, this program recognizes music's ability to contribute to healing and its unique ability to serve as a vehicle for engaging with patients, family members and other caregivers in meaningful and effective ways. Our relationships with both urban and rural communities provide a wide range of opportunities in a unique and diverse learning environment creating fertile territory for pedagogical advances and contributions to the field.

This program is approved and accredited by the National Association of School of Music ( NASM ) and the American Music Therapy Association ( AMTA ) providing students with skills necessary to practice as music therapists with curriculums also involving modern music technologies.

In accordance with accreditation standards, primary responsibilities include:

• Assists in the supervision of clinical placements, practicum, and internships
• Teaches coursework within undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Serves on MS and PhD committees
• Develops a substantial research and publication portfolio

The candidate must comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines, etc. including requirements for board certification and licensure, as appropriate; adhere to AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethics; and engage in on-going clinical supervision and continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standards.

The Herron School of Art and Design and Indiana University are committed to diversity. We seek excellent candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community and pedagogic awareness. Diversity, in all its forms, is welcome at IU. The successful candidate will have experience communicating and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

About Herron School of Art and Design at IU Indianapolis
Founded in 1902, Herron School of Art and Design is the premier accredited professional art and design school in the state of Indiana and is part of the thriving urban research. Indiana University campus and an academic health sciences campus. With 30,000 students, IU Indianapolis is a leader in progressive, socially responsive community engagement. Herron has more than 50 full-time faculty serving 13 undergraduate and five graduate programs with curriculums preparing graduates to be leaders in a world requiring a unique combination of creativity, conceptual skills and technical abilities. For more information, please visit our website
https://herron.indianapolis.iu.edu/ .

About the Campus
IU Indianapolis is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people, the state's capital and a vibrant business, arts, and cultural community. With30,000 students from 49 states and 122 countries, and more than 200 academic programs, the campus is among the Top 10 "up and coming" universities in US World and News Report's ranking, earning national recognition as a model for urban higher education for the 21st century. We are committed to serving the needs of both non-traditional and traditional students.

As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to a welcoming, respectful and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. For more information about our campus, visit
IU Indianapolis.edu
.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate in music therapy or a closely related field
• Professional credential or designation in music therapy (e.g., MT-BC; ACMT ; CMT ; RMT )
• Experiences with project management, music therapy in medical settings, and collaboration with community partners to establish practicum and/or internship sites are preferred
• Evidence of previous college-level teaching and/or clinical coordination and supervision preferred

Department Contact for Questions

Contact Patriece Roulette Landis, HR Business Partner, at [e-mail].

Special Instructions

Application Procedures
Submit application materials at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28138 .
You will be asked to create an account, and then complete the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter: stating interest and qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research and Teaching
• List of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references.

Application Deadline:
Applications received by 3/14/2025 will receive priority review. The position will begin in August 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience and IU offers competitive benefits; information about which can be viewed at https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/ .

Individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process can notify Patriece Roulette Landis at [e-mail] or the Office of Institutional Equity at [e-mail]
with the appropriate advance notice.