Applied Music Sessional (AMS) - Jazz Saxophone
University of Toronto•Toronto, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is for an Applied Music Sessional (AMS) specializing in Jazz Saxophone at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. The role involves teaching hour-long lessons and is available for the September 2026 to April 2027 academic term. The salary is $112.44 per hour. The application process requires submitting a cover letter and curriculum vitae through a specific application form, not the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Saxophone performance or equivalent professional experience
- Ongoing performing activities encompassing a wide range of orchestral, solo, and chamber repertoire
- Demonstrated excellence teaching Jazz Saxophone at the university level
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Define lesson objectives and materials
- Provide clear guidelines on studio requirements and regulations
- Teach lessons as scheduled
- Administer and evaluate student progress through assigned repertoire and exercises
- Ensure that the Brass Area and Performance Division requirements are met in regard to culminating juries and recitals
- Prepare and submit final grade and comments in accordance with policy and scheduled deadlines
- Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours
