Visiting Lecturer in Music Therapy
Company:
Indiana University Indianapolis
Job Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Category:
Music
Type:
Full-Time
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Indianapolis Herron School Of Art & Design
Location
Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a two-year visiting appointment as a Lecturer in Music Therapy in the Department of Music and Arts Technology which offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. This is a full time, non-tenured track, 10-month position beginning August 1, 2026.
This position provides opportunities to further develop a creative and innovative music therapy program with unique access to clinical, research, and community partners, enhancing student and faculty experiences. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and will be expected to provide teaching coverage.
The Music Therapy Program embraces the impact creative therapies have upon the health and mental well-being of those who we engage. Located on a Health and Life Science campus, this program recognizes music's ability to contribute to healing and its unique ability to serve as a vehicle for engaging with patients, family members and other caregivers in meaningful and effective ways. Our relationship with both urban and rural communities provide a wide range of opportunities in a unique learning environment creating fertile territory for pedagogical advances and contributions to the field.
This program is approved and accredited by the National Association of School Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) providing students with skills necessary to practice as music therapists with curriculums also involving modern music technologies.
In accordance with accreditation standards, primary responsibilities include:
About Herron School of Art and Design and IU Indianapolis:
Founded in 1902, Herron School of Art and Design is the premier accredited professional art and design school in the state of Indiana and is part of the thriving urban research campus and an academic health sciences campus. With 30,000 students, IU Indianapolis is a leader in progressive, socially responsive community engagement. Herron has more than 50 full-time faculty serving 13 undergraduate and five graduate programs with curriculum preparing graduates to be leaders in a world requiring a unique combination of creativity, conceptual skills and technical abilities. For more information, please visit our website https://herron.indianapolis.iu.edu/.
About the IU Indianapolis Campus:
IU Indianapolis is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people, the state's capital and a vibrant business, arts, and cultural community. With 30,000 students from 49 states and 122 countries, more than 200 academic programs, the campus is among the Top 10 "up and coming" universities in the US World and News Report's ranking, earning national recognition as a model for urban higher education for the 21st century. We are committed to serving the needs of both non-traditional and traditional students.
As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. For more information about our campus, visit IU.Indianapolis.edu.
Basic Qualifications
Please direct any questions to Ranna Johnson at rannjohn@iu.edu
Salary and Rank
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions
Required Documents:
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101506-2026
Department: IU Indianapolis Herron School Of Art & Design
Location
Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a two-year visiting appointment as a Lecturer in Music Therapy in the Department of Music and Arts Technology which offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. This is a full time, non-tenured track, 10-month position beginning August 1, 2026.
This position provides opportunities to further develop a creative and innovative music therapy program with unique access to clinical, research, and community partners, enhancing student and faculty experiences. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and will be expected to provide teaching coverage.
The Music Therapy Program embraces the impact creative therapies have upon the health and mental well-being of those who we engage. Located on a Health and Life Science campus, this program recognizes music's ability to contribute to healing and its unique ability to serve as a vehicle for engaging with patients, family members and other caregivers in meaningful and effective ways. Our relationship with both urban and rural communities provide a wide range of opportunities in a unique learning environment creating fertile territory for pedagogical advances and contributions to the field.
This program is approved and accredited by the National Association of School Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) providing students with skills necessary to practice as music therapists with curriculums also involving modern music technologies.
In accordance with accreditation standards, primary responsibilities include:
- Supervision of clinical placements, practicums, and internships
- Teaching coursework within the Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy degree
- Developing relationship with potential clinical sites and supervisors
About Herron School of Art and Design and IU Indianapolis:
Founded in 1902, Herron School of Art and Design is the premier accredited professional art and design school in the state of Indiana and is part of the thriving urban research campus and an academic health sciences campus. With 30,000 students, IU Indianapolis is a leader in progressive, socially responsive community engagement. Herron has more than 50 full-time faculty serving 13 undergraduate and five graduate programs with curriculum preparing graduates to be leaders in a world requiring a unique combination of creativity, conceptual skills and technical abilities. For more information, please visit our website https://herron.indianapolis.iu.edu/.
About the IU Indianapolis Campus:
IU Indianapolis is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people, the state's capital and a vibrant business, arts, and cultural community. With 30,000 students from 49 states and 122 countries, more than 200 academic programs, the campus is among the Top 10 "up and coming" universities in the US World and News Report's ranking, earning national recognition as a model for urban higher education for the 21st century. We are committed to serving the needs of both non-traditional and traditional students.
As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. For more information about our campus, visit IU.Indianapolis.edu.
Basic Qualifications
- Master's degree in music therapy or closely related field
- Professional credential or designation in music therapy (e.g., MT-BAC; ACMT;CMT; RMT)
- Experiences with project management, music therapy in medical settings, and collaboration with community partners to establish practicum and/or internship sites are preferred
- Evidence of previous college-level teaching and/or clinical coordination and supervision preferred
Please direct any questions to Ranna Johnson at rannjohn@iu.edu
Salary and Rank
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter: stating interest and qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101506-2026
