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

About the role

Part-time instructor position teaching SXP 150-756 Applied Music – Saxophone Lesson during Spring semester 2026–27 at the Setnor School of Music, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University. Private instruction of saxophone lessons.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in saxophone performance (minimum)
• Experience teaching studio saxophone at the collegiate level
• Experience leading a traditional saxophone ensemble (preferred)
• Performance credentials
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of course content
• Demonstrated pedagogical ability
• Ability to relate well in classroom and one-on-one environments with college-level students

Responsibilities

• Set up lesson schedule and teach weekly private lessons
• Build and maintain the saxophone studio
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course
• Meet all designated class periods
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty