Justin Caithaml

Justin Caithaml is an Assistant Professor of Music and Chair of Music at the College of Science & Society, University of Bridgeport. His academic leadership and research intersect with music education and social justice.

• Bachelor of Music Education, Baldwin Wallace University
• Master of Arts in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, University of Maryland, College Park

His research focuses on gender and sexuality discourse in the music education profession, advocating for equity and access in arts education. His work has been recognized at major conferences, including the American Educational Research Association and the Symposium for LGBTQ Studies and Music Education.

Recent honors include the Outstanding Graduate Paper Award in Music Education at AERA's annual meeting. He has directed ensembles collaborating with prestigious institutions like Westminster Choir College and performed at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.