What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Instructor in Saxophone position at Inside Higher Ed?
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.Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety ReportThe Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.
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.Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety ReportThe Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.
