Teacher of Saxophone

Teacher of Saxophone

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category Casual Wage

Position Title Teacher of Saxophone

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Division Dean of the Faculty

Department Music

Hiring Wage/Salary Range $65.00/hour

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.

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

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.

Requirements

• 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.

• Physical Requirements

• Other Information

• Posting Detail Information

• Requisition Number

• 2026CW036Posting

• Temporary

• Yes

• Work Schedule

• Hours will vary.

• Flexible availability required to accommodate student violin lessons across any weekday.

• Job Open Date

• 08/25/2026

• Job Close Date

• Open Until Filled

• Yes

• Special Instructions Summary

• Application Instructions: Along with your CV and cover letter, please upload a single PDF document that includes links to representative jazz saxophone performances. You may also include links to classical saxophone performances and/or samples of private lesson teaching, though these additional materials are optional.

• 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.

• Clery Act

• CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

• The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or