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Assistant Professor in Music Therapy, Department of Music

Utah State University
Minimum $70,000, Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 30, 2026
Assistant Professor in Music Therapy, Department of Music Requisition ID: 2026-9877 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Music Advertised Salary: Minimum $70,000, Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Utah State University Music Department invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Music Therapy to contribute to the undergraduate music therapy program in the Department of Music within the Caine School of the Arts, College of Arts and Sciences. Candidate must possess an engaging teaching manner, strong interpersonal and clinical musicianship skills, with the ability to teach from different perspectives of theoretical orientations and approaches to music therapy. Utah State University is NASM-accredited institution and hosts an AMTA-approved Academic and Clinical Music Therapy Training Program; it awards the Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy. The undergraduate music therapy program currently serves 80 students and supports one full-time faculty, one temporary instructor, one part-time clinical coordinator, and eight part-time supervisors/instructors. This is a full-time tenure-track position beginning August 2026. Salary is nationally competitive with outstanding benefits [see http://www.usu.edu/hr]. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses within the music therapy curriculum, which may include functional music skills courses, introductory courses, music therapy treatment methods, clinical practice with specific clinical communities, and psychology of music. Maintain a high-quality profile of research or creative endeavors. Collaborate with Program Director and Clinical Training Coordinator in determining student placements in field training experiences and respective field supervisors. Assist in ongoing evaluations of student interpersonal and pre-professional skills to determine readiness for clinical field experiences/practicum and internship. Assist with yearly auditions to evaluate students applying for admission to the music therapy program. Maintain an active presence and involvement in music therapy professional organizations at state, regional, and national levels. Accept additional duties reflecting institutional, departmental, and program needs. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Appropriate professional credential or designation in music therapy; record of continuing education in music therapy. Master's degree in music therapy or related area, with a minimum of transcripted graduate credits equivalent to 12 semester hours or the equivalent of graduate credits in music therapy beyond the undergraduate equivalency requirements. Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work. Record of continuing education relevant to his/her teaching responsibilities. Mastery of all professional level and applicable advanced competencies in music therapy. Effectiveness as a music therapy clinician in at least one area of practice. Ability to teach and clinically supervise undergraduate students. Suitable portfolio of research and creative activity with demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence. Preferred Qualifications Prior undergraduate teaching/supervision experience. Advanced clinical competence/expertise in at least one area of music therapy. Knowledge/experience in clinical uses of technology. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Names and contact information of at least three references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Minimum $70,000, Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. College/Department Highlights Department of Music A vibrant unit of the College of Arts and Sciences and working closely with the Caine School of the Arts, the Music Department has 30 full-time and 57 part-time faculty members serving approximately 280 music majors. Located in the Chase Fine Arts Center, departmental facilities include teaching/rehearsal space; faculty offices; the 1,700-seat Daines Concert Hall; and the award-winning 400-seat Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall. The Department offers the Bachelor of Music in Performance, the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, the Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, plus a Masters of Music in Performance and Pedagogy, Conducting, and Performance. Additional information is available at https://artsci.usu.edu/music. Utah State University is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University/Extensive school of more than 29,500 students, nestled in a mountain valley 90 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah. Opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities are plentiful. Cache Valley provides a supportive environment for families and balanced personal/professional life. Ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains in the area make it one of the finest outdoor recreation environments in the nation. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. 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