Adjunct Faculty Music Therapy 2025

The Department of Music at Augsburg University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach undergraduate and/or graduate music therapy courses in 2025. 

Available courses vary by term. Most undergraduate classes will be inperson whereas most graduate classes are hybrid meaning they will involve a combination of online and inperson classes. Equivalency and graduate courses are mostly online but may include 2 or 3 days inperson fullday (8:30 am to 4 pm) intensive classes on our Minneapolis campus. 

In addition to teaching the successful candidate will also be required to offer thesis advising to 5 10 students each term. The director of music therapy will consider the topic of the thesis and the candidates expertise and specialties to arrange the thesis advising work. The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation.

This search will establish a pool of instructors if such openings occur during Spring Summer or Fall of 2025. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an asneeded basis throughout the year. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284
• $5500 to $6550 per course*
• Eligible for 11.5% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Transit pass discount
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

*Course refers to a typical 4credit undergraduate or 3credit graduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements.

Please note that due to employment law and payroll regulations we can only employ adjunct faculty who reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This restriction applies even to courses taught online.

Qualifications :

Candidates should be committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in music or psychology with at least one of three degrees specifically in music therapy (not equivalency cognate closely related area etc.) current CBMT certification and has at least five years of fulltime clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in parttime work.
• ABD candidates may be considered if they can demonstrate proof that they will have their doctorate by the start day (Fall 2025).
• The prospective candidate must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD in music therapy and experience with clinical training supervision.
• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate experience and/or potential for innovative pedagogy in preparing students to navigate the 21stcentury musical landscape.
• The successful candidate will possess interpersonal and communication skills and be committed to working in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Additional Information :

For full consideration candidates must submit the following information at the time of application: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vita or Resume 
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts 

Priority application deadline: Jan. 15 2025.

Your cover letter should 

• Highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level 
• Identify your general availability during the day and/or evenings; and 
• Indicate whether you are interested in inperson or synchronous online teaching (or either). 

Professional references may be requested at a later date.

Among the distinctive features of the University are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement robust undergraduate research programs and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The Universitys commitment to the local neighborhood and the world is enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation the Center for Global Education the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. Augsburgs commitment to diversity is reflected in the student body: for the past four years students of color comprised nearly 40 percent of the incoming firstyear class. With approximately 1000 students living on campus Augsburg engages students in a wide range of cocurricular activities including NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics. At both undergraduate and graduate levels students actively engage in international travel and intercultural experiences that broaden their view of the world and deepen their engagement in it. Augsburgs main campus is located in the vibrant CedarRiverside neighborhood of Minneapolis one of the most diverse areas in the Twin Cities. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the citys largest medical complexes are adjacent to Augsburg; the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners Theatre district are just a few blocks away. In addition to its Minneapolis campus Augsburg has a vibrant branch campus in Rochester the fastest growing city in Minnesota and headquarters of the Mayo Health System. In addition to these locations Augsburg owns and operates international sites in Mexico Guatemala and Namibia. Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate intercultural competence. 

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:
 

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime