Description:

The School of Music, Dance, and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a clinical assistant professor of music therapy for a full-time, benefits eligible, non-tenure track position, beginning in fall 2025. The position is an academic year (nine month), non-tenure track position. This position will be located on the Tempe campus.

Our next full-time colleague will oversee the clinical training program, the music therapy clinic, and teach foundational music therapy classes across the bachelor and masters degree programs. The clinical training program for students consists of observations, pre-internship practicum experiences, and national roster and university affiliated internships. Clinical training happens in the community as well as in music therapy clinic on the Tempe campus. Music therapy is thriving in the Tempe area with many music therapists serving as practicum supervisors and internship directors for our students. The candidate will have opportunities to build programming and services for the community, and further develop relationships with community partners for student practicum experiences. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations.

About ASU

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive, and empowering environment for all members of our community.

About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country, is located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises the Schools of Art; Arts, Media and Engineering; Music, Dance and Theatre; ASU FIDM; The Design School; and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the ASU Art Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.

About the School of Music, Dance and Theatre

The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University prepares artists, scholars, visionaries and entrepreneurs to become creative leaders who transform society through their art. Our internationally recognized faculty artists, scholars and guest artists are motivating and compassionate mentors who work with students to cultivate excellence and personal growth. Our nationally recognized programs feature a comprehensive range of degrees plus minors and certificates and more than 600 concerts, events, performances, productions and recitals each year. Located in the culturally rich Southwest in one of the most vibrant, expanding urban centers, our programs afford students access to an inclusive environment and engagement in Phoenix’s flourishing arts community. Above all, we value the creativity, personal experience and voice each student brings to the school. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach and/or supervise effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Varied background in clinical practice as a music therapist, and/or advanced training in a music therapy practice (e.g., Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, Developmental Music Therapy, Guided Imagery and Music, Music Psychotherapy, Neurologic Music Therapy, Medical Music Therapy, etc.).
• Demonstrated interest in innovative course development and/or creative approaches to teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing community partnerships projects.
• Ability to provide instruction in hybrid and online environments. 

The ASU music therapy curriculum is built on innovative and integrative music theory, research, flexible musicianship, clinical and community-based applications. We offer the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, a two-year Master of Music degree for board-certified music therapists, and a three-year Master of Music degree for students seeking certification plus a masters degree. We seek a creative, innovative, and community-oriented music therapist with strong musicianship and clinical skills who is interested in preparing the next generations of music therapists. 

Our new music therapy clinic opened in August 2024 and consists of eight small treatment rooms and three large treatment rooms. The clinic contains an instrument storage space with a variety of rhythm and melodic instruments for students to use in class and in practicum settings. An observation room is connected to all clinic session rooms, enabling students and supervisors to observe live sessions.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is April 19, 2025. Applications for a reserve pool will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Instructions to Apply:

Please submit the following materials: 

1. A letter of interest describing how the candidate meets the required qualifications and position description, and the candidate’s experience aligns with the ASU Charter and the Mission of the School of Music, Dance and Theatre and the Mission of the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. 
2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
3. A philosophy statement that addresses mentoring strategy when working with college students.
4. Clinical musicianship skills video. Candidates may include recordings of recent creative work examples by submitting a document with live hyperlinks to recordings. For detailed instructions on how to create a document with live hyperlinks, please click here. 
5. Contact information for three professional references (including the nature of their relationship to the applicant). 

All applications must be submitted electronically via http://apply.interfolio.com/165213.