Job description

Biola University’s School of Fine Arts and Communication seeks a faculty member with specialization in Music Therapy to serve in the Conservatory of Music. Master’s Degree in Music Therapy required. Applicant should be a board-certified Music Therapist and a member in good standing with the American Music Therapy Association. Must meet the requirements for Academic Faculty as stipulated in the AMTA Standards for Education and Clinical Training

• Holds an appropriate professional credential or designation in music therapy;
  • Holds a master’s degree in music therapy or related area, with a minimum of transcripted graduate credit equivalent to 12 semester hours or the equivalent of graduate credits in music therapy beyond the undergraduate equivalency requirements;
  • Has at least three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work;

  Clinical experience with various populations is required and expected. The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding record of teaching, scholarship, and service, dedication to the ideals of liberal learning, and an educational philosophy based on the centrality of Jesus Christ and the integration of faith and learning.

  Recruiting is essential to this position. The applicant will be expected to display evidence of successful recruiting at previous institutions. Mentoring and retention of students are also key components; in this respect, it is especially important that this individual should be able to display and articulate a dynamic faith in Jesus Christ, along with their affirmation of Biola’s theological positions.

  The Conservatory offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Composition with a concentration in New Media, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Commercial Music, Bachelor of Music in Worship Arts, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. The Conservatory of Music has 9 full-time faculty members and is fully accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

  About Biola University

iola University is a private Christian university that serves a student population of over 6,000. Located in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is situated on the border between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, home to one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. This affords our students with strong opportunities for internships, job placement, service learning projects, and networking. For more information, please visit www.biola.edu.

The Biola Conservatory of Music is home to a diverse community of musicians and artists dedicated to achieving excellence in the performing arts. With programs ranging from music performance and music education to theatre and music therapy, the Conservatory offers different avenues for our students to explore their artistic voice. The Conservatory is fully accredited by NASM.

How to apply

Apply online
Applications are now being accepted. For a complete application package, please include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Current CV/Resume
• Christian testimony

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.

Hiring Range: $82,047 – $101,671