Part-Time Saxophone Instructor

Music Opportunities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

sick leave

paid time off

access to campus facilities

Job summary

Colgate University is seeking a part-time Teacher of Saxophone to start in Fall 2026. The role involves teaching individual lessons, creating tailored lesson plans, selecting repertoire, and staying current with teaching methods within a liberal arts environment.

Weekly meetings with students will be 30 to 60 minutes each. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in music (Master’s degree preferred) and have experience teaching saxophone across skill levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music required; master's preferred.
• Experience teaching saxophone at various skill levels.
• Professional performance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual saxophone lessons.
• Create tailored lesson plans for each student.
• Select appropriate repertoire for each student.
• Stay current with teaching methods in a liberal arts environment.
• Meet weekly with students for 30 to 60-minute lessons.

Skills

Saxophone teaching

Lesson planning

Repertoire selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Colgate University is seeking a part-time Teacher of Saxophone to start in Fall 2026. The role involves teaching individual lessons, creating tailored lesson plans, selecting repertoire, and staying current with teaching methods within a liberal arts environment.

Weekly meetings with students will be 30 to 60 minutes each. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in music (Master’s degree preferred) and have experience teaching saxophone across skill levels.