Assistant Professor of Practice - Saxophone (NTT)

University of Akron•Akron, OH

About The Position

The School of Performing Arts at The University of Akron invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice – Artist/Teacher of Saxophone beginning in August 2026. Responsibilities will include teaching, service to the school, college, and university, commensurate with the expectations of full-time faculty in the School of Performing Arts. We seek scholars that will lead collaborations among faculty, students and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement. The UA School of Performing Arts is part of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and has a long history of excellence in performance and teaching. The School offers curricula in arts administration, dance, and music at the bachelor’s and master’s levels and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Dance. More information is available at www.uakron.edu/music. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

Master of Music degree (Saxophone performance or closely related field).
Teaching experience in higher or secondary education, or commensurate professional experience.
Artistic activity as a saxophone performer and pedagogue.

Nice To Haves

DMA or equivalent professional experience.
Creative/scholarly activity at the regional, national, and/or international level.
Evidence of recruiting and retention of undergraduate and graduate saxophone students.

Responsibilities

Teaching applied undergraduate and graduate saxophone students.
Coaching chamber ensembles (saxophone quartets, saxophone choir, and other chamber music ensembles as assigned).
Coordinating and teaching the weekly saxophone studio class.
Participating in faculty meetings and committees; and engaging in other service appropriate to a full-time faculty member.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and background in accordance with the needs of the School of Performing Arts.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
tuition remission
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
state retirement systems
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))