Loyola University New Orleans
Coordinator of Music Therapy, Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty, College of Music and
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
New Orleans, LA
Job Type:
10 Month Faculty
Job Number:
202200297
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Music Therapy
Opening Date:
06/12/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
Description
Tenured/tenure-track faculty; Coordinator of Music Therapy (10-month full-time).
Chartered in 1956 with the introduction of the Bachelor's of Music Therapy, the Music Therapy program at Loyola University New Orleans is one of the oldest in the nation. Music therapy at Loyola is a vibrant, active community of traditional and online students, faculty scholar/practitioners, and community partners.
We are currently seeking an experienced leader, educator, researcher, and clinician who displays innovative approaches to pedagogy and practice in the field of music therapy, to serve as the coordinator of the music therapy division within the School of Music & Theatre Professions. The successful candidate will oversee the administrative and academic needs of the music therapy program. The appointment will be Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (10-month full-time appointment, tenure track), dependent upon incoming qualifications. beginning Fall 2025.
Examples of Duties
Primary responsibilities are divided between administration/ leadership and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music therapy.
Administrative duties will include:Management of departmental staffing, records, and budgets Curriculum development and course carousel management Student recruitment and retention Representation of the university in the New Orleans, statewide, and national music therapy communitiesWorking closely with national accrediting bodies to adhere to academic/musical/therapeutic standards, college and university committee service
Teaching Duties:
Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses Masters thesis and scholarly project advising
Additional Duties:Recruitment and mentorship of full-time, part-time faculty Academic advising
Oversight of work study students
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONSWe value collaboration, collegiality, and inclusiveness. Due to the nature of some supervisory activities, successful applicants must be able to comply with the University's policies regarding working with minors. The qualified candidate will also demonstrably possess:Masters in Music Therapy or the equivalent required (PhD in Music Therapy preferred) Music Therapist-Board Certified Required Portfolio of state, regional, and/or national professional activities and affiliations Published research in peer-reviewed journals Three years university-level teaching and five years of clinical experience required Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience with diverse populations
THE SCHOOLLoyola's School of Music & Theatre Professions is an academic community made up of artists, scholars, practitioners and students who believe in the transformative power of the arts and who are dedicated to the education of the whole person in the Ignatian tradition. The School houses all of our classical / jazz / commercial music performance, music education, music therapy, music industry, and theatre degrees.
THE UNIVERSITYLoyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic University that educates diverse leaders dedicated to justice, compassion, service, and academic excellence. Consistent with our mission, we welcome candidates who strongly commit to fostering inclusion and equity in a culturally diverse environment. Loyola University New Orleans is located in beautiful uptown New Orleans on Historic St. Charles Avenue across from Audubon Park.
APPLICATIONThe initial application review will begin Summer 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications will include a letter of application; a current vita; transcripts (official or unofficial); and names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Applications accepted via electronic submission through the NeoGov server only.
Start date Fall 2025 Semester
For questions regarding the position, please contact:Kate Duncan, DirectorSchool of Music & Theatre Professionskduncan@loyno.edu504-865-2308
or:
Dr. Victoria Policastro Vega, MT-BC, NICU-MT, HPMTCoordinator for Music Therapyvpvega@loyno.edu504-865-2142
In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
New Orleans, LA
Job Type:
10 Month Faculty
Job Number:
202200297
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Music Therapy
Opening Date:
06/12/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
Description
Tenured/tenure-track faculty; Coordinator of Music Therapy (10-month full-time).
Chartered in 1956 with the introduction of the Bachelor's of Music Therapy, the Music Therapy program at Loyola University New Orleans is one of the oldest in the nation. Music therapy at Loyola is a vibrant, active community of traditional and online students, faculty scholar/practitioners, and community partners.
We are currently seeking an experienced leader, educator, researcher, and clinician who displays innovative approaches to pedagogy and practice in the field of music therapy, to serve as the coordinator of the music therapy division within the School of Music & Theatre Professions. The successful candidate will oversee the administrative and academic needs of the music therapy program. The appointment will be Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (10-month full-time appointment, tenure track), dependent upon incoming qualifications. beginning Fall 2025.
Examples of Duties
Primary responsibilities are divided between administration/ leadership and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music therapy.
Administrative duties will include:Management of departmental staffing, records, and budgets Curriculum development and course carousel management Student recruitment and retention Representation of the university in the New Orleans, statewide, and national music therapy communitiesWorking closely with national accrediting bodies to adhere to academic/musical/therapeutic standards, college and university committee service
Teaching Duties:
Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses Masters thesis and scholarly project advising
Additional Duties:Recruitment and mentorship of full-time, part-time faculty Academic advising
Oversight of work study students
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONSWe value collaboration, collegiality, and inclusiveness. Due to the nature of some supervisory activities, successful applicants must be able to comply with the University's policies regarding working with minors. The qualified candidate will also demonstrably possess:Masters in Music Therapy or the equivalent required (PhD in Music Therapy preferred) Music Therapist-Board Certified Required Portfolio of state, regional, and/or national professional activities and affiliations Published research in peer-reviewed journals Three years university-level teaching and five years of clinical experience required Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience with diverse populations
THE SCHOOLLoyola's School of Music & Theatre Professions is an academic community made up of artists, scholars, practitioners and students who believe in the transformative power of the arts and who are dedicated to the education of the whole person in the Ignatian tradition. The School houses all of our classical / jazz / commercial music performance, music education, music therapy, music industry, and theatre degrees.
THE UNIVERSITYLoyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic University that educates diverse leaders dedicated to justice, compassion, service, and academic excellence. Consistent with our mission, we welcome candidates who strongly commit to fostering inclusion and equity in a culturally diverse environment. Loyola University New Orleans is located in beautiful uptown New Orleans on Historic St. Charles Avenue across from Audubon Park.
APPLICATIONThe initial application review will begin Summer 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications will include a letter of application; a current vita; transcripts (official or unofficial); and names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Applications accepted via electronic submission through the NeoGov server only.
Start date Fall 2025 Semester
For questions regarding the position, please contact:Kate Duncan, DirectorSchool of Music & Theatre Professionskduncan@loyno.edu504-865-2308
or:
Dr. Victoria Policastro Vega, MT-BC, NICU-MT, HPMTCoordinator for Music Therapyvpvega@loyno.edu504-865-2142
In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our