Cordell and Ava Haymon Endowed Chair of Music Therapy

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Job Posting Title:

Cordell and Ava Haymon Endowed Chair of Music Therapy & Associate or Full Professor of Music

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM CMDA - School of Music (James L Byo

Work Location:

0102 Music School Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of the Cordell and Ava Haymon Endowed Chair of Music Therapy. The successful candidate, having demonstrated exceptional teaching, research, and clinical skills in academic settings, will be appointed with tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Funding from the endowment will be controlled by the holder and provide significant research and instructional support on an annual basis. The Chair will report to the Director of the School of Music, housed within the College of Music and Dramatic Arts. LSU, a major School of Music at a Research 1 university, welcomed its first freshman cohort of music therapy majors into the Bachelor of Music Therapy degree in fall 2023.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as chair of Music Therapy at LSU, teach courses in music therapy, oversee clinical experiences
• Build/maintain a national/international profile as an expert teacher and researcher
• Provide service and participate in faculty governance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: Doctorate in music therapy or related area
• Years of Experience: 3-5 years
• Specific Experience: Appropriate professional credential or designation in music therapy; minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience; evidence of mastery of all professional level and applicable advanced competences in music therapy; experience in developing music therapy clinical partnerships in medical and other community settings; a record of scholarly publication; demonstrated ability to guide graduate research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific Experience: Experience in successful grant writing for extramural funds; experience in music therapy supervision and clinical program oversight; leadership in local, regional, and/or national music therapy or related professional organizations.

LSU's College of Music and Dramatic Arts is a performing arts community that trains, cultivates, prepares, and rewards excellent artists, educators, scholars, and performers, fostering passion for the arts, collaboration, and the creation of new works. We engage with our community, heightening our collective ability to communicate with expressive power and purpose. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is a national flagship institution with world-class intellectual and creative resources. Located in a dynamic city situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant and evocative culture. The state capital, Baton Rouge is a thriving city that is home to both LSU and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities, with a metropolitan area population of over 700,000.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Review of applications begins on November 17, 2025. To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, teaching philosophy (one page), and summary of research program with links to two most influential publications (one page). Teaching videos may be requested at a later date. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Susannah Knoll, Executive Assistant to the Dean/HR Analyst at

Posting Date:

October 29, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 29, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

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