Adjunct Instructor in Music Therapy

Roberts Wesleyan University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Music Therapy to provide instruction for key undergraduate music therapy courses for the 2025 -2026 academic year. The Music Department is on our park-like campus in Rochester, New York, providing the program with the advantages of a suburban setting within a vibrant metropolitan area. This position is intended to support the ongoing delivery of the Music Therapy program during a time of leadership transition. The individual will work in collaboration with the Dean, Chief Academic Officer, and music faculty to ensure instructional integrity and compliance with the standards of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Roberts Wesleyan University is a comprehensive, Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professions serving approximately 1800 traditional and nontraditional students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The University is committed to integrating a Christian worldview with learning in order to prepare thoughtful, spiritually mature, service-oriented people who will help transform society.  Roberts has more than 60 undergraduate programs/majors, including 6 different adult-degree completion programs, 14 graduate programs, and 12 online programs; our first doctoral program launched in 2016.

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned undergraduate music therapy courses in accordance with AMTA competencies and NASM standards.
• Work collaboratively with music and other faculty to maintain course continuity and academic quality.
• Provide student support, feedback, and guidance related to course content and clinical application
• Maintain appropriate records of student progress and submit grades in accordance with University policies.
• Oversee all clinical fieldwork placements (practicum and internship)
• Provide academic advising for Music Therapy majors
• Attend occasional meetings or program planning sessions as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Music Therapy or equivalent (required)
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) in good standing
• Minimum of five years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy (as required by AMTA for directors; preferred for this adjunct role)
• Experience teaching or supervising at the undergraduate or graduate level preferred
• Commitment to the mission and values of Roberts Wesleyan University, including support for student success and academic excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AMTA and NASM accreditation standards

Candidates must demonstrate a Christian faith commitment consistent with the mission of the University. A successful candidate is also expected to demonstrate multicultural competence and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply, as well as persons from other historically underrepresented groups.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest addressing qualifications, alignment with the University’s mission and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae or resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. You can send a completed Application for Adjunct Faculty Employment (download at https://www.roberts.edu/employment/) to:

Dr. Elvera Berry
BerryE@roberts.edu
Roberts Wesleyan University
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624-1997

For further information, contact Academic Affairs via e-mail at BerryE@roberts.edu

Salary Range:  $746.00/hour

Roberts Wesleyan University complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws and is committed to the enhancement of human dignity and workplace diversity.