Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, 9 Month Salaried - College of Music

Department

College of Music https://music.fsu.edu/

Duties

• Teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Music Therapy or related areas. Courses will be selected from current area offerings and/or implemented in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Supervises clinical music therapy experiences.
• Directs doctoral and master's-level committees.
• Conducts research and scholarly activities related to their interests and areas of expertise.
• Engage in recruitment of outstanding students.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships.
• Participates in university and professional service activities appropriate to rank.

Minimums

• Academic doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in Music Therapy or related area.
• Credentialing through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC) is required. Minimum of five years of full time (or equivalent) clinical experience as an MT-BC is also required.
• A record of successful university-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical musicianship as a practicing professional.
• Experience as a clinical supervisor.

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with substantial clinical and supervision experience, and who hold the NICU-MT and/or other specializations. A record of ongoing research/scholarly activity is also preferred.

Other Information

The College of Music at Florida State University is the largest such college in the Southeast and the third largest university-based music program in the nation. With over 90 faculty and 40 support staff, the College offers a range of degrees in music, baccalaureate through the doctorate. We are home to approximately 700 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, who represent nearly every state in the nation and 20 foreign countries.

Contact Info

For technical assistance applying to this position, please contact Eden Wahlquist mailto:[email protected] Other inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair as follows: Dr. Lori Gooding mailto:[email protected], Associate Professor of Music Therapy and Co-Coordinator of Music Education & Music Therapy

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses https://hr.fsu.edu/working-fsu/prospective-employees.

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How to apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Each item below should be uploaded as a PDF to the Additional Documents section of the online application:

• One to two-page cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A copy of scholarly writing that clearly reflects your research focus and direction such as a refereed published article, an in-press article, or a doctoral-level scholarly paper
• Link to a 20-minute video of the applicant teaching
• Confidential letters of recommendation from at least three references will also need to be submitted on your behalf.

Letters may be solicited through our system or directed to [email protected] Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system: 1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link 2) Click the My References link 3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position 4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check https://policies.vpfa.fsu.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-staff/employment-recruitment#B11. This position is being advertised as open until filled. However, for priority consideration, please complete all application materials by October 20th, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain ongoing until the position is filled. Appointment will begin August 9th, 2027.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.