Part-time Lecturer – Single Reeds (Clarinet & Saxophone)

About the role

The Music Department at Mount Allison University seeks a part‑time instructor to teach Single Reeds (clarinet and saxophone) for the Winter semester (January – April 2027). This stipendiary appointment offers an opportunity to work with a small cohort of dedicated music students on campus.

Key responsibilities

• Provide weekly one‑on‑one studio instruction for up to nine students (approximately one hour per student).
• Conduct a studio class for the course MUSC 1501–4591.
• Oversee student performance preparation and guide repertoire selection.
• Assess student performance juries and provide constructive feedback.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in music performance (preferably in brass or reed performance).
• Established record as a professional clarinet and/or saxophone performer.
• University‑level studio teaching experience.
• Ability to mentor and evaluate student musicians.

Required skills

• Clarinet instruction
• Saxophone instruction
• Studio teaching techniques
• Performance assessment and feedback

What we offer

• Fixed‑term, part‑time contract for the Winter semester.
• Stipend for teaching duties.
• Access to Mount Allison’s music facilities and academic community.