Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Provides clinical music therapy services to clients and weekly clinical and academic supervision to undergraduate and bachelor's equivalency-level students enrolled in practicum. Clinical sites include but are not limited to our on-campus university music therapy clinic, in client homes, on virtual/remote platforms, and/or in various settings in Huntsville, Willis, Conroe, The Woodlands, and the greater Houston area. Maintains effective working relationships with clients, client caregivers, and off-campus clinical site staff. Provides students with timely feedback on submitted assignments. Works with existing music therapy faculty to ensure that the American Music Therapy Association clinical training guidelines are met. Possibility to teach undergraduate music therapy course(s) in area(s) of expertise, depending on program needs.
Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Scott D. Plugge, Chair – Lecturer-Pool Faculty in Music Therapy Search Committee, School of Music, Sam Houston State University, P.O. Box 2208, Huntsville, TX 77341-2208
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
Master's degree in music therapy with MT-BC certification; a Bachelor's degree in music therapy with MT-BC certification and extensive experience may be considered.
Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
At least two years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work; current MT-BC credential.
