Lecturer in Saxophone

Position Summary

The Department of Music invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Saxophone within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This faculty position will teach applied saxophone lessons and may also be asked to teach other courses or coach ensembles (e.g., saxophone quartet).

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive applied lessons.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach weekly applied saxophone lessons in person;
• Ability to deliver instruction both in person and/or online as needed;
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

• Master’s Degree in Music with a focus on Saxophone Performance or related field.

Required Work Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience teaching applied lessons in saxophone.
• Evidence of significant performing experience on saxophone.

Preferred Qualifications

• College/university-level teaching experience.
• Doctoral degree in Saxophone Performance or related field.

Salary

$900/student for Master's, $1300/student for Doctorate.