"ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC - MUSIC THERAPY - TENURE-TRACK, JOB CODE: 11994"

Job Details

Date Closed: Review of applications will begin October 22, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) philosophy statement focused on music therapy and the candidate’s role as a music therapy educator, 4) copy of graduate transcripts, and 5) names with email address and phone numbers of three references through this link: https://twu.edu/humanresources/careers-at-twu/jobs/#en/sites/CX_1 and entering the job code above.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will join TWU's vibrant music faculty in preparing future music therapists and advancing graduate education in music therapy. The Division of Music has an enrollment of approximately 275 music majors. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, musical theatre, performance and liberal arts. Additionally, master’s degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, performance, and instrumental, piano, or vocal pedagogy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:

• Teach courses in music therapy at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Assist with practicum/internship/clinical training aspects of the program.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate music therapy students.
• Direct master’s theses and professional papers in music therapy and serve on other graduate student committees.
• Actively participate in division recruiting.
• Develop a strong record of scholarship that enhances program standing and visibility of the department and the music therapy program.
• Maintain active involvement in professional organizations related to music therapy on the state and national levels; and
• Teach other courses aligned with secondary area(s) of expertise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold an earned doctorate in Music, Music Education with an emphasis in Music Therapy or other closely related field;
• Hold Board Certification (MT-BC) in Music Therapy; and
• Have five years of clinical experience according to AMTA requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching in different modalities (i.e. face-to-face, hybrid, online, synchronous, asynchronous, etc.)
• Experience with recruitment and retention of varied student populations

Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Military Friendly® School. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU’s graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation’s fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theater companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment at TWU is available at https://twu.edu/humanresources/prospective-employees/.