Lecturer in Music Therapy

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Music Therapy
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Music Therapy Program within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences invites part-time faculty candidates for the position of Lecturer in Music Therapy. Position will teach music therapy courses as needed, which may include: Introduction to Music Therapy, Clinical Orientation, and possibly other Music Therapy courses.
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period NA-part-time faculty
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:
  • Prepare course outlines and teach assigned courses based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
  • Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically); incorporate and supervise undergraduate music therapy students for 10-week practicum placements with MTSC clients.
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to teach the introductory-level music therapy course.
    • Ability to teach students in a clinical setting needed.
    • Ability to deliver instruction online.
    • Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology.
    • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed.
    • Ability to incorporate technology into teaching.
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    Master’s Degree in Music Therapy or a related field.
    Required Work Experience
    Three (3) years of cumulative experience as a music therapist across clinical settings.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience teaching music therapy courses at the college and/or university level.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    Board-Certified Music Therapist, MT-BC.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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