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Assistant Teaching Professor-Music
Job no : 525739
Work type : Faculty Full Time
Campus : UMass Dartmouth
Department : Music Department
Pay Grade : No Pay Grade
Categories : Faculty
Assistant Teaching Professor - Music Therapy
College of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Music Therapy to lead the development of music therapy.
The College seeks a music therapist and educator who is passionate and experienced with program development, community engagement, and interdisciplinary study. The ideal candidate has strong music skills, familiarity with accreditation and licensure, and a willingness to work with a variety of institutional stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to direct the development of a bachelor's degree in music therapy, recruit new students, as well as teach appropriate undergraduate and graduate offerings in related interdisciplinary programs (education, psychology, nursing, etc.).
The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching a variety music therapy courses as well as at least one general music course aligned with the candidate's areas of expertise and experience. Alongside leading program development and teaching, this individual will advise students, contribute to curriculum development, serve on departmental and college committees, as well as perform other tasks as assigned to support the objectives of the Department.
Minimum qualifications :
- Terminal degree (PhD) in music therapy or a closely related therapy field; ABD considered.
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
- Experience with undergraduate teaching.
- Qualified to teach at least one course in music fundamentals, class piano, or ear training.
- Evidence of capacity to collaborate with colleagues, staff, and / or faculty from other disciplines collegially.
Preferred qualifications :
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at UMass Dartmouth holds NASAD accreditation for both undergraduate and graduate programs. CVPA has over 500 students and is the flagship visual and performing arts college in the UMass college system. In addition to the ten concentrations offered by the Department of Art & Design, CVPA also offers degrees in Art History, Art Education, Music, and Music Education. Centrally located between Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, and Newport, UMass Dartmouth's enrollment comprises 7,759 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 100 bachelor's and master's degree programs. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching and research.
SALARY : $70,000-$73,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :
Benefits for Faculty Federation
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, reference check authorization release form, and names and contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Advertised : Nov 29 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close :
Salary : $70,000 - $73,000
