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Assistant Teaching Professor - Music Therapy

College of Visual and Performing Arts

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Music Therapy to lead the development of music therapy. This is a non-tenure-track nine-month renewable position beginning on September 1, 2026.

The College seeks a music therapist and educator who is passionate and experienced with program development, community engagement, and interdisciplinary study. The ideal candidate has strong music skills, familiarity with accreditation and licensure, and a willingness to work with a variety of institutional stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to direct the development of a bachelor's degree in music therapy, recruit new students, as well as teach appropriate undergraduate and graduate offerings in related interdisciplinary programs (education, psychology, health sciences, and nursing).

The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching a variety music therapy courses as well as at least one general music course aligned with the candidates' areas of expertise and experience. Alongside leading program development and teaching, this individual will advise students, contribute to curriculum development, serve on departmental and college committees, as well as perform other tasks as assigned to support the objectives of the Department.

Minimum qualifications:

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• ABD in doctoral degree in music therapy or a closely related therapy field.
  
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
  
• Experience with undergraduate teaching.
  
• Qualified to teach at least one course in music fundamentals, class piano, or ear training.
  
• Evidence of capacity to collaborate with colleagues and/or faculty from other disciplines and staff collegially.
  

Preferred qualifications:

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• Terminal degree (PhD) in music therapy or a closely related therapy field.
  
• Experience in program development and accreditation
  
• Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent.
  
• Additional training in advanced models of music therapy (e.g. Creative Music Therapy, Guided Imagery and Music, Vocal Psychotherapy, Analytical Music Therapy).
  
• Experience with music therapy in pre-K - 12 settings or with school-aged clients
  

The College of Visual and Performing Arts, with over 500 undergraduate and graduate students, is the flagship visual and performing arts college in the UMass system. CVPA offers six concentrations within Art, Design and Media Arts, along with degrees in Art Education, Art History, Interior Architecture and Design, and Music. UMass Dartmouth enrolls approximately 7,750 undergraduate and graduate students across more than one hundred academic programs. Centrally located between Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, and Newport, the university is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

SALARY: $70,000-$75,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

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• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• And More!
  

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Application materials: Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, reference check authorization release form, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

The screening of applications will be immediate and will continue until the position is filled.

When you join Reliant's therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company. We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered.

Why Reliant:

• Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
• Great Corporate Support
• Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
• A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry
• Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development

Reliant Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• PTO Share Program
• PTO Buy-Back Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Maternity Support Program
• Company-sponsored continuing education courses
• Clinical Leadership Support
• Tuition Loan Repayment Program
• Flexible Schedules

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Computer Skills: Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
• Basic Internet navigation skills
• Certificates and Licenses: Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant state license

Interested in learning about us or other opportunities? Please visit our website.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summary: Provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including: ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation's commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Build a strong occupational therapy assistant program.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
• Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

*complete job description available upon request