Teacher of Saxophone
Colgate University
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Job summary
The Department of Music at Colgate University invites applications for the position of Teacher of Saxophone, beginning in Fall 2026. This part-time role suits an experienced professional with a strong commitment to teaching and fostering musical growth in a liberal arts setting.
The teacher of saxophone will teach one-on-one lessons, develop personalized plans, select appropriate repertoire, and incorporate current teaching methods.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in teaching saxophone lessons one-on-one, with preference for collegiate-level teaching.
- Professional performance experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
Responsibilities
- Teach lessons to students; relevant techniques and performance skills.
- Develop and implement lesson plans catering to students’ needs and skill levels.
- Select repertoire for students to work on during lessons and performances.
- Stay updated with current trends and teaching methods and incorporate them into lessons.
- Meet weekly with students for 30- or 60-minute lessons throughout the term.
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Job description
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
The Department of Music at Colgate University invites applications for the position of Teacher of Saxophone, beginning in Fall 2026. This part-time role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong commitment to teaching and a passion for fostering musical growth in a liberal arts setting. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of Music can be found at: http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/music
The teacher of saxophone is responsible for:
- Teaching lessons to students; relevant techniques and performance skills.
- Developing and implementing lesson plans catering to students’ needs and skill levels.
- Selecting appropriate repertoire and musical pieces for students to work on during lessons and performances.
- Staying updated with current trends and developments and incorporating innovative teaching methods into lessons.
- Meeting weekly with students to provide 30-minute or 60-minute lessons throughout the term.
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in teaching saxophone lessons on a one-on-one basis, with preference for experience teaching at the collegiate level.
- Professional performance experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
- Master’s degree or higher in music
- Private lesson teaching experience including beginning, intermediate, and advanced students
- Experience with classical saxophone methods and repertoire as a teacher, student, and/or performer
Bachelor’s degree in music required.
Requisition Number 2026CW036Posting
Temporary Yes
- Hours will vary.
- Flexible availability required to accommodate student violin lessons across any weekday.
Job Open Date 08/25/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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