Visiting Lecturer in Music Therapy

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 musics 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 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 The candidate must comply with applicable federal and/or state laws regulations and/or agency rules standards and guidelines etc. including requirements for board certification and licensure as appropriate: adhere to AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethics; and engage in on-going clinical supervision and continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standards. 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 30000 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 About the IU Indianapolis Campus: IU Indianapolis is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people the states capital and a vibrant business arts and cultural community. With 30000 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 Reports 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 states 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 .