Teacher of Saxophone

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid time off

Free parking

Gate Card & Discounts

Job summary

Colgate University’s Department of Music invites applications for a part-time Saxophone Teacher beginning Fall 2026. The role involves teaching individual saxophone lessons, developing tailored lesson plans, selecting appropriate repertoire, and applying current teaching approaches in a liberal arts setting.

Ideal candidates have one-on-one saxophone teaching experience, with collegiate teaching preferred, and hold a Bachelor's in music; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music is required.
• Master’s degree or higher in music preferred.
• Experience teaching saxophone one-on-one, collegiate teaching preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach saxophone lessons to students; develop techniques and performance skills.
• Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to each student.
• Select repertoire and pieces for lessons and performances.
• Stay updated with current teaching methods and trends; incorporate them into lessons.
• Meet weekly with students for 30- or 60-minute lessons during the term.

Skills

Saxophone pedagogy

1-on-1 instruction

Student mentoring

Performance coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Master’s degree in music

Job description

Department Statement

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.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ’Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

• sick leave
• paid time off
• free parking
• University ’Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

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.

Accountabilities

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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music required.

Job Open Date

08/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

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.