"Music Instructor in Saxophone"

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Music at Kutztown University invites applications for a Spring 2026 part-time temporary faculty position in Applied Classical Saxophone. Responsibilities include teaching private lessons and a saxophone ensemble. We seek an artist-teacher colleague committed to working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth and professional development; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in music is required, along with significant professional experience in both performance and teaching. Candidates must successfully complete the interview process, which includes a teaching demonstration and a performance evaluation, to be considered a finalist.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Supplemental Information

To apply, please submit a letter of application along with a current résumé and a list of at least three professional references. If selected for a campus interview, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees will be required. A link to audio and/or video performances may also be requested prior to the interview. Application materials should be submitted electronically via NEOGOV (submission details provided by the Provost’s Office). Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Jeremy Justeson at justeson@kutztown.edu.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.