University Of The, Inc.arnate Word
Lecturer in Guitar for Music Therapy (2025-2026 Academic Year)
University Of The, Inc.arnate Word, Mission, Kansas, United States
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.
EOE 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?
No
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?
Yes
No
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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.
EOE 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
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?
No
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?
Yes
No
#J-18808-Ljbffr