Assistant Professor, Music Therapy

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Assistant Professor, Music Therapy

The FIU Wertheim School of Music and the Performing Arts seeks an Assistant Professor in Music Therapy for its new Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Therapy. This is a full-time, 9-month position that begins in August 2026. The WSOM&P is seeking a music therapist and educator who is experienced with program development, community engagement, and interdisciplinary study. The ideal candidate has strong music skills, familiarity with accreditation and licensure, and a willingness to work across disciplines within the institution. The successful candidate will be expected to direct the bachelor's degree in music therapy, recruit new students, and develop a master's program in music therapy.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in music therapy and related areas, depending on expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to curricular development and program accreditation processes; supervise student practica, internships, and clinical placements; and mentor students in scholarly activities. This individual is also expected to maintain an active scholarly/creative agenda (research, publications, conference presentations, clinical innovation) and participate in departmental, college, and university service, including student advising and mentoring, recruitment, and community engagement. The position also requires developing a master's degree program in Music Therapy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Music Therapy, Music Education with a Music Therapy emphasis, or equivalent
• Board Certified: MT-BC
• Clinical experience, at least 5 years
• Record of scholarly/creative achievement through presentation and research
• Established research agenda that would lead to tenure

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience
• Evidence of quality teaching and meaningful service
• Publication in music therapy journals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach music therapy courses at the undergraduate and master's levels
• Strong musicianship skills

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536313 at careers.fiu.edu and attach the following materials as a single PDF or individual attachments:

1. Cover letter (maximum two pages) that summarizes the candidate's background, teaching, and service objectives.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
4. Names and contact information of three references. They will be contacted if the applicant is shortlisted or as determined by the search committee.

To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by December 07, 2025. For questions, please contact Dr. Vindhya Khare, vkhare@fiu.edu, Chair of the Search Committee, Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts

Ranked #14 among public universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) for the 4^th consecutive year, the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) provides students with the distinct experience of working closely with an award-winning faculty in nationally ranked accredited programs in the heart of Miami, North Miami, and Miami Beach'three of the country's most vibrant and creative cities. CARTA emphasizes experiential learning, where students learn by doing through art and design studios and real-world projects; performances and productions; a student-run communication agency; and student news bureaus in Miami and Washington DC.'Focused on its engaged mission of driving the information, innovation, and cultural economy of South Florida and beyond,'CARTA'is committed to a trans-disciplinary, experiential learning curriculum that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and leadership in their chosen professions.''

About the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts.

The Wertheim is an extraordinary place in an extraordinary city where students and faculty participate in a dynamic culture of music. We offer individualized training to 220 undergraduate and graduate students in a nurturing atmosphere that allows for each student's individual artistry and intellect to develop and blossom. Our world-renowned faculty of teaching artists and scholars perform, educate, tour, record, publish, compose, and present scholarly work locally, nationally, and internationally. Students participate in our outstanding performing ensembles. The more than 100 annual performances include orchestral, wind, jazz, vocal, choral, and chamber music concerts performed in the beautiful Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center at Florida International University's Modesto Maidique Campus as well as throughout the community. The Wertheim is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1996 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in performance, music business, music composition, music education, and music technology.

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