Position Overview
The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Therapy starting August 15, 2025. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of teaching in higher education and a representative record of professional and clinical experience. The candidate will play a crucial role in the development and oversight of a new undergraduate music therapy program at Ohio State. The successful candidate will be committed to contributing to the intellectual and cultural life of the University, building a diverse and inclusive community in the School of Music.
Performance Objectives
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Duties include teaching of undergraduate courses in music therapy and other courses in areas of expertise, recruitment and advising of students, coordination and mentorship of students’ clinical work, curricular development, pursuit of professional scholarship, dissemination and publication of scholarly work, and service to the School of Music, the university, and the community.
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Program Development and Implementation: Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of a new undergraduate music therapy program, including designing and innovating curriculum to meet accreditation standards and align with institutional and professional goals.
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Teaching and Mentorship: Teach undergraduate courses in music therapy and related areas of expertise, provide academic advising, coordinate students' clinical work, and mentor students to ensure successful preparation for professional practice.
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Research and Scholarly Contributions: Establish and maintain an active research agenda in music therapy, disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
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Service and Community Engagement: Participate in service to the School of Music, and reasonable service expectations to the institution and field per the expectations of tenure-track faculty.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required:
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Master of Music Therapy and a record of three years of full-time professional and clinical experience or comparable part-time experience.
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Musicianship and performance competence in guitar, voice, and keyboard.
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Knowledge of current research-based clinical practices in music therapy.
Desired:
- PhD in Music Therapy or a related field.
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Established research/scholarly agenda.
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Record of five years of full-time professional and clinical experience or comparable part-time experience.
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Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
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Additional training in specialized areas relevant to the position.
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Experience in curricular development.
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Experience in collaborative work with communities, professionals, and institutions.
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Evidence of commitment to build a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.
How to Apply
A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to two documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:
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Attachment 1: Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and your qualifications.
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Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly, professional and clinical experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, professional and clinical experience.
You may be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references at a later date.
Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi at costa-giomi.1@osu.edu
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The School of Music, housed in the new Timashev Family Music Building, is home to a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized performing artists, composers, scholars, and master teachers who are specialists in their fields. The faculty serves a student body of approximately 300 undergraduate and 90 graduate music majors, as well as hundreds of non-music majors who are pursuing music minors, taking classes, or participating in one of the many performance ensembles. The School of Music values interdisciplinary creative and scholarly work, curricular innovation, and public engagement.
The University
Ohio State is a top 20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
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