Faculty Position for Music, Music Therapy

Job Summary

Under the leadership of the Dean of the Winters School of Music and the Coordinator of Music Therapy, the Assistant Professor of Music is responsible for instructing courses and supervising clinical practica in the music therapy program. The primary responsibility is the educating and clinical training of music therapy undergraduate and equivalency students. This position also requires the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract students to the music therapy program.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions:

• Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose. 
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans. 
• Instruct music therapy courses and supervise clinical training for undergraduate and equivalency practica.
• Advise and guide students in finding preferred settings and clientele and assist with the development of clinical musicianship in voice, guitar, piano, and percussion.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to music therapy students, fostering their professional development.
• Assist with the annual facilitation of the Music Therapy Proficiency Exam for juniors.
• Develop and implement an active recruitment plan targeting area high schools and community colleges to attract prospective music therapy students.
• Maintain current and updated practice and techniques and maintain good standing in the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
• Teach music therapy techniques specific to the populations served.
• Assist with the annual facilitation of the Music Therapy Proficiency Exam for juniors.
• Advocate for the field of music therapy within the community and the broader profession.
• Assist the Coordinator of Music Therapy and the Dean with departmental needs and recruitment efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Winters School of Music.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music therapy (or a related area with 18 graduate credits in music therapy) from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years full-time clinical experience in music therapy or equivalent in part-time work
• MT-BC certification and LPMT license in Mississippi (candidate may apply for license upon hiring)

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of AMTA
• Doctoral degree in music, music therapy or related field
• Collegiate Teaching Experience

Physical Demands

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Must possess the strength, agility, and mobility to routinely lift, carry, and move items up to 25 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to clinical sites to observe and supervise students.
• Must be able to maintain office hours and perform duties in an on-campus setting.