Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, Tenure-Track, UC College-Conservatory

Overview

Compensation and Benefits. Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.

UC is a dedicated, dynamic institution with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and impact.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks a board-certified music therapist for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Music Therapy, intended to begin August 15, 2026. Initial appointment is three (3) years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment. CCM is partnering with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine to launch a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy.

The program will be positioned to leverage nationally ranked schools of music and medicine, and will involve collaboration with the UC Health System and UC Medical Center for research, learning, and clinical experiences. This advertised position will work with a faculty member in the College of Medicine to develop and deliver the Music Therapy curriculum. CCM values excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, and engagement with a diverse student body.

The position is not open to H-1B or PERM sponsorship.

• Teach undergraduate classes in Music Therapy.
• Lead visioning, strategic planning, and development of a new Music Therapy program, with potential expansion to graduate studies.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for plan approval to relevant committees, agencies, and accreditors.
• Collaborate with UC’s College of Medicine and the Osher Center for Integrative Health on joint music therapy initiatives, research, and programming.
• Recruit and retain students of exceptional promise.
• Contribute to community and outreach programs as part of CCM’s broader educational and cultural mission.
• Maintain robust regional, national, and international visibility through research, publications, presentations, and professional engagement.
• Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students.

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have:

• Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Music Therapy.
• Minimum of three (3) academic years of professional experience in music therapy, including supervisory, academic, and/or program leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating music therapy-informed programs across clinical and/or community health settings.
• Must be eligible to stand for licensure as a music therapist in the State of Ohio.

• An earned doctorate in Music Therapy or a closely related field.
• Five (5) academic years of professional experience in music therapy, including supervisory, academic, and/or program leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and teaching curricula at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines with healthcare providers, academic faculty, students, and community organizations.

Office environment; no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
  UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans
  As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on…