Part-time Instructor (Pool) – Music Therapy Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee

Part-time Instructor (Pool) – Music Therapy Austin Peay State University – 4.3 Clarksville, TN Job Details Temporary |

Part-time Estimated:

$35.8K – $45.4K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Music Bachelor of Science Mid-level Master’s degree Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Higher education teaching 2 years Bachelor of Arts Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description The Music Therapy Program in the Department of Music at Austin Peay State University seeks qualified applicants to join our Adjunct Instructor Pool. This pool will be used to fill part-time, temporary teaching positions on an as-needed basis. Adjunct instructors will teach undergraduate courses and/or provide clinical practicum supervision in the music therapy program. Courses may include Class Guitar, Class Voice, Introduction to Music Therapy, and others based on applicant’s qualifications. All courses and supervision will be offered in-person. The Department of Music at Austin Peay State University, an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, enjoys a vital presence on campus, in the Clarksville community, and in the region. The Department boasts a nationally recognized and acoustically superior concert hall, along with outstanding performance, practice, rehearsal, and studio spaces. The Department of Music is an integral member of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA https://apsu.edu/ceca/ ). A long-established state-funded initiative, CECA is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.

The following degrees are offered:

Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Performance, Music Education, Composition, and Music Therapy; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Music; Master of Music with concentrations in Music Education, Performance, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental Conducting, and Choral Conducting. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 170,957 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Accompany students to their clinical placements and provide practicum supervision. This includes leading sessions, phasing students in to lead sessions, and providing verbal/written feedback to students. Prepare and deliver course content in alignment with program standards. Maintain regular communication with students and program coordinator. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of current clinical needs and trends to properly guide students in skill development. Clinical Musicianship skills on guitar, piano, voice, and percussion. Ability to meet students where they are and adapt teaching/supervision style accordingly. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to transport instruments to and from clinical sites.

Required Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Music Therapy Current Board Certification Strong communication and organizational skills A background search will be required of the successful applicant

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Music Therapy or related field Clinical Supervision experience Higher education teaching experience 2-3 years of clinical experience Posting Detail Information Open Date 04/15/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for the adjunct pool, please submit the following materials: Cover letter outlining your teaching interests and experience Curriculum Vitae (CV) Unofficial transcripts Names and contact information for three professional references Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed as course needs arise. Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” or digitally to with your name and desired position clearly indicated. Please refer all questions to

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