Assistant Professor - School of the Arts and Design -Music

Texas Woman's University - Denton Campus

Texas Woman's University - Denton Campus

Division - Music

Title: Assistant Professor of Music - Tenure-Track - Music Therapy

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Date Closed: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. One page Research Statement
5. Copy of graduate transcripts
6. Contact information for three references (name, address, email, phone number).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Music has an enrollment of approximately 275 music majors. Bachelor's and Master's degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, and performance in addition to a graduate degree in instrumental, piano, or vocal pedagogy, and an undergraduate major in music with a liberal arts emphasis.

The successful candidate will:

1. Teach courses in music therapy at the undergraduate and graduate levels
2. Assist with practicum/internship/clinical training aspects of the program
3. Advise graduate and undergraduate music therapy students
4. Provide support for graduate students' research
5. Actively participate in departmental recruiting
6. Develop a strong record of scholarship that enhances program standing and visibility of the department and the music therapy program
7. Maintain active involvement in professional organizations related to music therapy on the state and national levels; and
8. Teach other courses aligned with secondary area(s) of expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest system 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/.

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Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

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