Part-Time Classical Saxophone Instructor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Discounts for performing arts events

Job summary

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a classical saxophone instructor to provide individual instruction, group studio class, and saxophone quartet coaching for undergraduate and non-majors. Expect weekly 0.5–1 hour lessons for 7–11 students, plus one hour of studio class and one hour for quartet coaching.

The role emphasizes preparing students for juries and performances, with a potential start date of 10/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or commensurate professional experience and experience teaching individual lessons are required.
• Doctorate in saxophone performance or closely related field; 2 years teaching experience at the college level; experience coaching small performance ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual instruction, group studio class, and saxophone quartet coaching.
• Teach weekly lessons and studio class; coordinate rehearsals and repertoire.
• Prepare students for end-of-semester juries and routine performances.

Skills

Saxophone instruction

College teaching

Private lessons

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate in saxophone performance

Job description

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a classical saxophone instructor to provide individual instruction, group studio class, and saxophone quartet coaching for undergraduate and non-majors. Expect weekly 0.5–1 hour lessons for 7–11 students, plus one hour of studio class and one hour for quartet coaching.

The role emphasizes preparing students for juries and performances, with a potential start date of 10/01/2026.