Posting DetailsPosition Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Music Therapy (Fall 2025) Job Responsibilities Position: The Department of Music at Truman State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Music Therapy. This is a nine-month, full-time appointment that will begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to organize and implement the newly created Master of Science in Music Therapy, which will be supported by the Greenwood Center, a new Interprofessional Autism Center located on the Truman campus.Responsibilities to include:
- Implement, organize, and supervise all aspects of the program at the graduate level.
- Coordinate and supervise clinical practica.
- Serve as the primary instructor in the graduate program, teaching all courses specific to that major, with core music support provided by other faculty.
- Work with the coordinator of the undergraduate program and teach undergraduate courses as needed.
- Recruit, advise, and mentor students in the program.
- Additional duties as assigned, according to the candidate's area of specialization and needs of the Music Department.
Truman is looking for field-specific expertise accompanied by an ability to teach to students following a broad range of pathways in the liberal arts and sciences. Successful candidates will be excited by the opportunity to engage in intentional collaborative research, curricular and co-curricular experiences across programs, departments and schools. Truman is committed to responding to rapidly evolving changes in our fields and in the workforce, embracing expansive modes of inquiry, and building strong communities of practice to address real world needs.Program: The Department of Music offers degrees of Bachelor of Music with emphases in Composition and Performance, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy and Music Business, Master of Arts in Music (Conducting, Composition, Performance and Research emphases), and minors in Music, Jazz Studies, Musicology, and Musical-Theatre. Additionally, the Department provides content support for the Master of Arts in Education (MAE in Music) degree, the degree by which music students pursue certification to teach in the public schools. Seventeen full-time and six part-time faculty members provide instruction to approximately 140 majors studying music education, vocal and instrumental performance, theory and composition, conducting and musicology. A full complement of ensembles provides training for students and cultural resources for the community. The music program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information visit Required Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate or ABD in Music Therapy or closely related field (completed terminal degree required to achieve tenure). If ABD, the degree must be completed by the beginning of the second-year contract.
- Board-certified as Music Therapist (MT-BC).
- Five years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to collegiality within the learning community.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
- Completed Doctorate in Music Therapy or closely related field.
- Clinical experience in behavioral health or a similar healthcare setting, especially with children on the Autism spectrum.
- Documented experience supervising music therapy students
- Documented teaching experience and a record of student achievement
- Commitment to the liberal arts and sciences as a teacher-scholar
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F100P Open Date 10/25/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at . For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-###-#### or ...@truman.edu. Completed applications must include:
- a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above
- current curriculum vitae
- a statement of teaching philosophy for Music Therapy that considers our program's liberal arts and sciences setting
- contact information for at least three references
- official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.
Review of applications will begin December 11, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Questions about this position may be directed to Music Department Chair, Dr. Victor Marquez (...@truman.edu).Salary Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. The benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and reimbursed assistance for moving expenses. The awarding of tenure and promotion i Non Discrimination Statement Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-###-####, and ...@truman.edu.Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-###-#### or ...@truman.edu.