Lecturer in Guitar Music Therapy; Academic Year

Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy  Academic Year) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy  Academic Year)

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

Board‑Certified Music Therapist, MT‑BC.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number UN958PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Multi‑Hire Pool No

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

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

Open Date 07/07/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

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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).

This position is considered a “Responsible…