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Limited Term Appointment in Music TherapyLast updated: March 17, 2023, 4:33 p.m.Job title: Limited Term Appointment in Music TherapyPosition code: 23_LTA_CATS_M4Date posted: March 17, 2023Application deadline: April 15, 2023Advertised until: Position is filledPosition descriptionLimited-term appointment positions at Concordia are full-time faculty positions of between 9.5- and 12-months’ duration (the annual salary is pro-rated in the case of shorter contracts). The incumbent is responsible for teaching six (in the case of a 9.5-month contract) or seven three-credit courses per year, and for some administrative and other service roles within the academic unit. Up to two subsequent 12-month appointments may be possible, subject to satisfactory job performance, academic unit need, and budgetary approval.The Department of Creative Arts Therapies in the Faculty of Fine Arts invites applications for one 9.5-month LTA position in Music Therapy at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses within our music therapy graduate programs, undertake the clinical supervision of students, collaborate with the internship coordinator and music therapy faculty to help organize and oversee student internship placements, and participate in the annual admission process. Other responsibilities include participation in departmental committee meetings: department council, curriculum, supervision, and research, as well as active involvement in administrative work that accompanies these service duties.Qualifications and assetsWe are seeking a candidate who demonstrates an authentic commitment to social justice through the intentional integration of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles across teaching and clinical practice. Applicants for this position should have an MA or PhD in Music Therapy or be nearing completion of their doctoral thesis in Music Therapy (ABD). Professional certification as a music therapist is required: Certified Music Therapist (MTA in good standing from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists), Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC from the Certification Board for Music Therapists) or equivalent. Applicants should have a record of excellence in teaching music therapy, extensive clinical experience as a music therapist working with a range of individuals and groups in various settings, proven research literacy expertise, and demonstrated skill and experience in clinical supervision. Preference will be given to candidates with proven evidence of their commitment to the development and integration of innovative music therapy and health promotion initiatives throughout all their professional endeavours.Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.How to applyApplications should be addressed to the Creative Arts Therapies Department Hiring Committee and submitted electronically (as a single PDF file) to [email protected] on or before April 15, 2023. Submissions should include the following items in the order listed: a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (23_LTA_CATS_M4), a detailed curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees. Also requested: a teaching statement and evidence of teaching expertise (if applicable)—e.g., teaching evaluations and syllabi of courses taught. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin soon after the position has closed and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Guylaine Vaillancourt, Chair of the Department of Creative Arts Therapies at [email protected] .All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.orNo, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience might include (but are not limited to):

• teaching about underrepresented populations
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
• committee work
• offering or organizing educational programming
• participation in training and workshops

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.Adaptive measuresApplicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: [email protected] or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.Information about the DepartmentConcordia’s Department of Creative Arts Therapies (CATS) is unique in Canada, offering graduate programs in art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy and play therapy, all within a single university department. Diversity, inclusivity, and social justice are central aspects of our graduate training programs. Through experiential learning in the classroom and community, we offer our students support and opportunity for professional training, specialization, and research education. As leaders in research-creation and community engagement, CATS faculty members can grow and share their expertise with its affiliated centres and research collective: the Centre for the Arts in Human Development (CAHD), the Concordia Arts in Health Centre (CAiHC) and the Arts in Health Research Collective (AHRC). Located in new, custom-designed spaces, the Department of Creative Arts Therapies offers state-of-the-art studios, equipment, and technical support for faculty, researchers, and students alike. Recognized by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, our graduate programs are internationally renowned in music therapy training and advanced music therapy scholarship. The Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy is a pre-professional training program which prepares students from a wide variety of backgrounds to move forward into healthcare careers in music therapy. The low-residency online Music Therapy MA program (research thesis option and advanced clinical practice option) is one of only three post-professional graduate programs in Canada and the only post-professional training music therapy program in Quebec.Information about the Faculty of Fine ArtsWith over 4,000 students, faculty, and staff, the Faculty of Fine Arts is among the five largest art and design schools in North America. Nestled in the heart of a pulsing city, embraced by a dynamic research university, the Faculty of Fine Arts benefits from extraordinary access to brilliant practitioners, thriving venues, cross-cultural perspectives, and an extensive network of outstanding facilities for research and production.Taking advantage of our place within the rich fabric of a research university and our long history as one of the premiere sites in Canada for the study and creation of the arts and arts-based scholarship, the Faculty of Fine Arts is currently engaged in a transformative moment in which pedagogical, conceptual, theoretical, and material practices find resonance with a significant diversity of approaches. In our university community we value equally those practices that embrace aesthetic activism, live performance, historical scholarship, technical experimentation, skills-based production, community fieldwork and education, and therapeutic practices as well as traditional and digital fabrication. In addition to curricular advances, the formation of significant research centres and external partnerships in the Faculty of Fine Arts continue to enrich opportunities for faculty and students alike. The faculty is also home to a number of research groups led by faculty members who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour and disabled, and centred on their concerns. For more information, please visit the Faculty of Fine Arts website.Information about ConcordiaConcordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. “Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.Information about MontrealTiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.Territorial AcknowledgementConcordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.Employment EquityConcordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.Immigration StatusAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of CanadaorNo, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.Quick Apply

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