Adjunct Faculty Saxophone

Harper College

Part time Postsecondary Teachers
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Location
Palatine, Illinois, United States
Posted
July 21, 2026

Job Description

The Department of Music at Harper College invites applications for an adjunct position in applied instruction. Candidates should possess expertise in saxophone performance and pedagogy of varying genres (Classical, Jazz, etc). The faculty member selected will be expected to conduct and teach students in 100 and 200-level applied instruction lessons in saxophone on the credit side of the Music Department. Other responsibilities can include advising, outreach and recruitment.

Starting Pay Rate: $55 per hour of private lesson instruction. 


Responsibilities of the position: 

  • Teach credit students in 100 and 200-level applied instruction lessons in saxophone
  • Encourage student participation at repertory classes and student recitals
  • Prepare students for and participate in juries
  • Participate in concerts and recruitment events such as the Jazz Invitational, Jazz Faculty Concerts, the Harper Jazz Fest, etc. ...