Music Therapy Faculty — Graduate Programs & Mentorship

Lesley; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Job summary

Lesley University seeks a full-time faculty member in Music Therapy within the Expressive Therapies Department in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses across in-person, hybrid, and online formats, advise and mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development and accreditation efforts.

The role emphasizes scholarly, creative, and clinical activity in Music Therapy and related fields, with opportunities to engage in community partnerships and program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music Therapy or a related field, with graduate coursework meeting applicable Music Therapy academic requirements; doctorate preferred.
• Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
• Massachusetts LMHC or eligibility to obtain Massachusetts licensure within one year of hire.
• At least five years of full-time clinical experience, or equivalent part-time experience, with a record of scholarly, creative, or professional activity.
• Higher education teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level, in Music Therapy, Expressive Therapies, Counseling, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Music Therapy and music-based therapeutic approaches with diverse populations.
• Ability to teach Music Therapy specialization courses as well as general clinical mental health counseling courses, such as counseling theories, psychopathology, professional ethics, assessment, and vocational counseling, is preferred.
• Experience teaching across multiple modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, inclusive, and evidence-based teaching and clinical practice.
• Experience with AMTA accreditation and/or program accreditation is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses across in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Advise and mentor students; contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Engage in accreditation activities and program evaluation.
• Pursue scholarship, creative work, clinical practice, and community engagement.

Skills

Music Therapy

Clinical counseling

Graduate teaching

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Music Therapy

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Lesley University seeks a full-time faculty member in Music Therapy within the Expressive Therapies Department in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses across in-person, hybrid, and online formats, advise and mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development and accreditation efforts.

The role emphasizes scholarly, creative, and clinical activity in Music Therapy and related fields, with opportunities to engage in community partnerships and program