Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy (2025-2026 Academic Year)

Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy (2025-2026 Academic Year)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Information

Position Title

Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy (2025-2026 Academic Year)

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Music Therapy Program within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is seeking part‑time faculty candidates for the position of Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy. Position will teach music therapy courses as needed to include : Class Guitar for Music Therapy I, Class Guitar for Music Therapy II, and possibly other Music Therapy courses.

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part‑time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties :

Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.

Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.

Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.

Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and / or electronically).

Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.

Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.

Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to teach the Class Guitar for Music Therapy courses.

Ability to teach students how to apply functional guitar skills in a clinical setting.

Ability to deliver instruction in‑person.

Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching.

Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed.

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Music Therapy or a related field.

Required Work Experience

At least three (3) years of cumulative experience as a music therapist across clinical settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching music therapy courses at the college and / or university level.

Experience teaching guitar courses or lessons at the college and / or university level.

Required Certifications, Licences or Registrations

Board‑Certified Music Therapist, MT‑BC.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number

Posting Number UN958PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date

Multi‑Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Salary

2800 / class (Master's); $3100 / class (Doctorate)

Open Date

Open Date 07 / 07 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N / A.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter / Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcripts 1

Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

UIW Website

HigherEdJobs.com

Indeed

LinkedIn

WorkplaceDiversity.com

HispanicDiversity.com

BlackJobCenter.com

WomensJobCenter.com

VeteransConnect.com

Personal Referral

Employee Referral

Other

If you selected other, please tell us where? (Open Ended Question)

• Do you have at least a Master's Degree in Music Therapy or a related field?

Yes (Master's in Music Therapy)

Yes (Master's in related field)

• How many cumulative years of experience do you have as a music therapist across clinical settings?

Less than 3 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 or more years

• Are you a board‑certified music therapist?

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