Instructor of Jazz Saxophone

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Department of Music

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Music, seeks a Lecturer of Saxophone for temporary, part-time instruction. Responsibilities include weekly private jazz saxophone lessons for undergraduates and a studio class, scheduled for November and early December 2026, with a start of Oct 1, 2026 and end of Dec 31, 2026.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree or commensurate professional experience, and experience teaching individual lessons.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or commensurate professional experience required.
• Experience teaching individual lessons required.
• Doctorate in music or commensurate professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual jazz saxophone instruction to undergraduates for ~4 weeks.
• Teach weekly private saxophone lessons to 7–15 students.
• Direct a weekly studio class on Wednesdays 10:00–10:50 AM.

Skills

Jazz saxophone

Teaching private lessons

University instruction

Education

Master's degree or commensurate experience

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: Music - 310300
• Application Deadline: 08/26/2026
• Position Type: Visiting / Part-time Faculty
• Working Title: Instructor of Jazz Saxophone
• Appointment Type: Instructor
• Position Number: 20077871
• Vacancy ID: F003661
• Full-time/Part-time: Part Time
• Hours per week: 6.68
• FTE: 0.167
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
• Proposed Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Estimated duration of appointment: 6 Months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Department of Music at UNC-Chapel Hill offers a BMus and BA in Music and an MA and Ph.D. in Musicology for undergraduate and graduate students. Our educational mission is to teach music majors and non‑majors, to connect the study of music to the larger understanding of the world, and to guide graduate students as researchers and teachers. We serve the public by presenting performances and academic lectures by students, faculty, and guest artists and scholars. We offer over one hundred concerts and recitals each year, and our facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art auditorium with recording (audio and video) capabilities as well as lighting and sound systems. Our 60 full‑time and part‑time faculty teach approximately 2,500 students during the academic year and another 200 during summer school. Through our teaching, research, and creative activities, we share music's multiplicity of forms and meanings, connecting the study of music to the larger understanding of societies, and affirming music's importance as an expression of humanity.

Position Summary: The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Lecturer of Saxophone to provide individual jazz saxophone instruction to undergraduate majors, minors, and non‑majors for approximately four weeks in November and early December. With a start‑date of October 1, 2026 and an end date of December 31, 2026, the instructor hired for this temporary part‑time position will teach weekly individual jazz saxophone lessons to 7‑15 students and will direct a weekly studio class on Wednesday from 10AM – 10:50AM, during which all jazz saxophone students enrolled in lessons for two (or more) credit hours meet together.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master's degree or commensurate professional experience and experience teaching individual lessons are required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Doctorate in music or commensurate professional experience preferred; demonstrated professional artist‑educator experience, including teaching private jazz saxophone lessons at the collegiate level preferred. Applicants with additional experience teaching private classical saxophone lessons are encouraged to apply for both this position and the temporary classical saxophone lecturer position available through the UNC Department of Music.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.

Special Instructions: Applicants are asked to submit a document with web/media links to selected recent representative performances in jazz and, if applicable, classical styles. Applicants may be asked to submit teaching evaluations, a teaching philosophy, and sample video recordings of teaching at a later date. Submit a list of four references; references do not need to submit letters at the time of applications; reference letters will be solicited at a later date.

Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323806

Contact Information

• Department Contact Name and Title: Rahsaan Jelani Barber - Associate Professor
• Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at [e-mail]. Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.