College of the Holy Cross

Music Lesson Instructor - Saxophone

Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Pay
$500 – $1,000 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 25, 2026

About this position

Music Lesson Instructor - Saxophone College of the Holy Cross Part Time JREQ-000599 At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here. The College of the Holy Cross seeks a cellist to join the Music Department's roster of instrumental and vocal instructors. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000/semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500/semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. The position reports to the Chair of the music department Job Description Major Areas of ResponsibilityTeach individual saxophone lessons, as needed, to music majors and non-majors. Based on the successful candidate's qualification, possible additional ad hoc duties, for which the lesson instructor would receive additional compensation, might include participating in auditions, juries, and coachings. Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Music Performance 3-5 years experience teaching saxophone lessons to college-age students Experience in professional performance activities Willingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advanced Willingness to work with ensemble directors in order to help support student participation in ensembles. Evidence of being capable of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environment Willingness and ability to accommodate students' needs of individual learning styles Ability to teach students who enroll in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for a full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the Department Commitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory, fo

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$500 – $1,000 per year
Music & Performing Arts median
$5,186/ course, n=32
Massachusetts median
$6,000/ course, n=150

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