Assistant Professor and Director of Music Therapy

Job Summary 

The School of Music at Purdue University Fort Wayne invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Director of Music Therapy, beginning August 2025. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music therapy, directing both the graduate and undergraduate music therapy programs, mentoring students research and clinical work, and conducting research in music therapy. The faculty will receive a .25 course release for research and an additional .25 release time for directing.

Minimum Qualifications 

Earned doctorate in Music with an emphasis in Music Therapy, Music Education with an emphasis in Music Therapy, or doctorate in Music Therapy or other closely related field; current CBMT certification, and has at least five years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work. ABD candidates may be considered if they can demonstrate proof that they will have their doctorate by the start day.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience with curricular development, recruitment, and clinical training development. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate experience and/or potential for innovative pedagogy in preparing students to navigate the 21st century musical landscape. In addition, the successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, and be committed to working in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Application Process

Upload:

1. application letter of interest

2. curriculum vitae or professional resume with at least three references

3. teaching philosophy and evidence of effective teaching

Please upload documents to: https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. All candidates who are interviewed will be asked to prepare a 45-60-minute instructional presentation along with other activities determined by the search committee.

Applications received by December 2, 2024, will receive full consideration.

The School 

The School of Music is staffed by 26 full-time and 45 part-time faculty members. It enrolls 280 students in curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Popular Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Music in an Outside Field, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Music Technology, Bachelor of Music in Performance, and Master of Music Therapy degrees. The school is housed in the Purdue University Fort Wayne Music Center featuring state of the art performance and rehearsal facilities. The school also offers the Sweetwater Music Center for its popular music and music industry degrees that features the latest in music industry technology and state of the art studio. Faculty members enjoy collaborative relationships with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Children's Choir, Fort Wayne Community Band, Voices of Unity, and other community partners in campus residence. The university is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the American Music Therapy Association.

The College 

The College of Visual and Performing Arts is composed of three departments: Art and Design, Theatre, as well as the School of Music. More than 600 students majoring in the visual and performing arts receive instruction from a professional and academic staff that includes 32 full-time faculty, numerous associate faculty, and visiting artists. The faculty of the College of Visual and Performing Arts are professionally active, recognized nationally and internationally within their fields, and frequently receive grant awards for their research and creative endeavors. The students of the College of Visual and Performing Arts are regular award winners in regional and national competitions. Internship programs are fostered for students as well as an active association with community business leaders and local projects. The college is in three buildings on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus and one facility at Sweetwater. The Visual Arts Building (1991) houses the Department of Art and Design, and the Visual Arts Gallery where exhibitions include student shows and works by select visiting artists. The Department of Theatre maintains the Ernest E. Williams Theatre (1993) and a recently renovated black box, Studio Theatre. The Purdue University Fort Wayne Music Center (2007) includes a 1,500-seat auditorium for concerts and university events. The PFW Music Center is located next to Williams Theatre and the Visual Arts Building as part of an arts complex on the north side of campus. The Sweetwater Music Center is located on the campus of this music industry leader and includes teaching, rehearsal, and collaborative spaces as well as a recording studio.

The University

Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and more than 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the Purdue University Fort Wayne family. We seek to develop and nurture that diversity by maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fostering tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. The 688-acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 8,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through Purdue University Fort Wayne’s partnerships with area high schools, more than 2,000 high school students take dual-credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. Purdue University Fort Wayne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.

Additional Information 

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The position is contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background records check.