Assistant Professor, Music Therapy, Tenure Track at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $60,000+ 9-month contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

The Department of Music at the University of North Dakota is seeking a full-time, benefitted, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Therapy. This position begins August 16, 2025 and is contingent upon availability of funding.

The mission of the University of North Dakota, Department of Music is to inspire our students and community through education, performance, scholarship, and human relationships in music. The professional and liberal arts degrees of the Department of Music provide rigorous courses of study that cultivate the highest degree of artistry, innovative teaching, professionalism, and critical inquiry. The University of North Dakota is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research University established in 1883. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. Currently, the University boasts 200+ fields of study with about 15,000 students.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 50,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Grand Forks boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, and annual events throughout the year. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America's Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

The UND Department of Music is seeking a dynamic faculty member for its music therapy program. This position has an allocation of 60% towards teaching, 30% towards research, and 10% to service. As UND is in the process of restarting the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree, specific duties in the first year include teaching courses in the music therapy sequence including Introduction to Music Therapy and Music Therapy Theory and Methods, along with courses that meet UND's general education ("Essential Studies") requirements. The research expectation includes producing, presenting, and seeking publication for original research along with seeking external grant opportunities. Possible collaboration opportunities include the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, the School of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, and the Department of Psychology, among others.

All faculty are expected to contribute service within the department, college, university, and community and to participate in the department's recruitment and outreach initiatives. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.

• A master's in music therapy and a doctorate in music therapy or a related discipline
  completed by Aug. 15, 2025


• Five years of music therapy clinical practice (or equivalent in part-time employment).


• Board Certification by CBMT


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Experience providing clinical supervision for music therapy


• Experience in teaching music therapy courses at the college level


• Experience in the production of original research

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 1/13/2025 and include the following materials:

• Letter of application


• Curriculum Vitae


• Three letters of recommendation


• Contact information for three current references


• Unofficial copies of academic transcripts


• Copy of certification from the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT)


• Statement of theoretical/philosophical approach to clinical treatment

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Scott Sandberg at
scott.sandberg@und.edu