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

Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy (2025-2026 Academic Year)UIW MissionPosition SummaryThe 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.Essential FunctionsBasic 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. Job DutiesKnowledge 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 EducationMaster's Degree in Music Therapy or a related field.Required Work ExperienceAt 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, Licenses or RegistrationsBoard-Certified Music Therapist, MT-BC.Work HoursBased on course assignment.Physical DemandsTypical for faculty in this discipline.Posting Number: UN958POJob Type: Part TimeJob Category: FacultyDesired Start Date: 08/01/2025Position End Date (if temporary):Reports To: Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social SciencesSalary: $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate)Open Date: 07/07/2025Close Date:Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantN/A.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6362453UIW 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).jeid-126f0de237d636478597b3bab36430af