Part-Time Faculty: SXP 150 - 756 Applied Music - Saxophone Lessons (Sp 27)

The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach SXP 150 - 756 Applied Music - Saxophone Lesson, during Spring semester, 2026-27.

Artist/Part-Time Instructor of Saxophone - SXP150-756: Private instruction of saxophone lessons.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in saxophone performance.
• Experience teaching studio saxophone at the collegiate level.
• Experience leading a traditional saxophone ensemble (preferred).
• Performance credentials.

Job Specific Qualifications

• The candidate should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of course content.
• Demonstrated pedagogical ability.
• Ability to relate well in a classroom and one-on-one environment with college-level students.

Responsibilities

• Set up lesson schedule and teach weekly private lessons
• Building and maintaining the saxophone studio.
• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

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Tools/Equipment

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Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.