Visiting Assistant College Lecturer

Job Summary

Cleveland State University’s (CSU) College of Health (COH) and Department of Music Therapy invite applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant College Lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach in the bachelor’s degree program beginning August 17, 2026. This is an on-campus position and is a 9-month academic year contract. The primary functions of this position are to teach a wide range of undergraduate music therapy courses and to provide effective clinical supervision across clinical practice domains. This position does not include research. This position is responsible for fulfilling all required responsibilities as outlined by the American Music Therapy Association standards including program development in accordance with AMTA standards and those as required by NASM. Other duties include assessing student learning, working with faculty colleagues on course development, assisting in student recruitment and retention, and contributing to service across campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music therapy, the appropriate terminal degree completed by August 1, 2026;
• Three years of full-time clinical experience (or its equivalent) as a board-certified music therapist;
• Ohio music therapy licensure (LPMT) by start date;
• Board certification in music therapy (MT-BC);
• Experience as a supervisor, trainer, or mentor of music therapists and/or students;
• Evidence of excellent musicianship skills in guitar, voice, and piano/keyboard.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful, student-centered teaching of undergraduate courses in music therapy (including teaching philosophy);
• Experience in clinical supervision of music therapy students;
• Record of academic and/or professional service in music therapy;
• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in music therapy or a related field conferred by August 2026.

Date Grant, Position, or Appointment Expires

05/12/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/26795. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by July 20, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Lori Lundeen-Smith, at l.lundeensmith@csuohio.edu. List of documents applicant is required to submit: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Evidence of Teaching Experience (if applicable), Evidence of Teaching Experience and List of Courses Taught requirements, Teaching Philosophy, Copy of relevant License and Certification, Official transcript of highest degree earned, Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email to upload a letter of support on your behalf.

Hiring Range / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience.

Advisory Copy

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Posted Date

07/07/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Review Begins

07/21/2026

Tentative Start Date

August 17, 2026