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Colgate University

Teacher of Bass

Hamilton, NY · On-site

$65/hr

Accountabilities The Department of Music at Colgate University invites applications for the ... Demonstrated professional experience as a performer in jazz or related styles on both electric and ...

DePaul

Adjunct Faculty, Performance

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.4K - $6.6K/wk

... bass, jazz saxophone, jazz trumpet, jazz guitar, and jazz percussion, as well as courses in chamber music, jazz combos; pedagogy for voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and piano ...

Svsu

Applied Music Faculty, Bass

Campus, IL

Job Title: Applied Music Faculty, Bass Full or Part Time: Part time Hours: 20 Exempt: Yes ... Experience with college-level jazz instruction * Experience in teaching a wide variety of styles ...

Boston Conservatory

Chair of Bass

Boston, MA

$54K - $69K/yr

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader deeply grounded in bass performance and pedagogy, with fluency across jazz, classical, rock, R&B, Latin, gospel, and other popular musical styles, and ...

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Private Music Instructor - Jazz Bass

Saratoga Springs, NY • On-site

Skidmore College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Skidmore College rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

The Department of Music at Skidmore College invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Jazz bass for the fall semester 2026 beginning on September 1. This is a semester appointment with responsibilities in private music instruction.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach no more than 8 credit hours of private music instruction in upright and electric bass and / or coach a Jazz Combo.
  • Contribute to departmental initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Jazz bass.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level, preferably in private lesson and ensemble settings.
  • Professional experience performing jazz and/or commercial music on upright and electric bass.
  • Ability to teach students with varied levels of experience and musical backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body in a liberal-arts environment.

Salary: $2,557.00 per credit hour

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law. 

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on August 24 and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr 

Questions? Please contact Grace Burton (gburton@skidmore.edu) or Russell Haight (rhaight@skidmore.edu)

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore's faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community.   

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Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, prior arrest or conviction record, or any other category protected by law.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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