Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Basel
14 hours ago
Professor for Saxophone (30-50%)
- 27 May 2026
- 30 – 50%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join Hochschule für Musik Basel as a Saxophone Professor (30-50%). Be part of a vibrant, passionate music community!
Tasks
- Teach Saxophone students in Bachelor and Master programs.
- Conduct classes, presentations, and oversee student evaluations.
- Collaborate on course development and strengthen partnerships.
Skills
- Degree in Music with extensive teaching and performance experience.
- Excellent teaching abilities and strong pedagogical commitment.
- Familiarity with contemporary music and chamber music.
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About the job
Whether in music creation, teaching or reflection – we inspire with passion
Professor for Saxophone (30-50%)
University of Music Basel FHNW, Classical
Your tasks:
- You teach students specialising in saxophone in the Bachelor and Master programmes as well as in chamber music.
- You conduct class lessons and recital evenings, are present at aptitude assessments and final examinations, and take responsibility for the development of young musicians.
- You engage in university committees, especially in subject group meetings and conferences, and advocate for the further development of study programmes.
- You bring your diverse concert and professional experience into the professional training of students at the University of Music Basel FHNW.
- You develop existing formats and study programmes further together with the subject group and the management team.
- You contribute to the establishment and further development of cooperations within the MAB campus as well as with important regional and international institutions.
Your profile:
- You are a well-networked and internationally recognised artistic personality.
- You have completed a university degree in music and have extensive concert and teaching experience at university level.
- You are distinguished by excellent didactic skills and a strong pedagogical commitment.
- You are familiar with the professional requirements for students and know the latest developments in concert and music life, especially in the field of ensembles for new music and chamber music.
- Dealing with contemporary music and chamber music is a natural part of your artistic and pedagogical activity.
- You identify with the goals and values of the University of Music Basel FHNW and contribute to an inclusive and enriching university culture.
- You have a university didactic qualification or are willing to acquire one during the first years (standard for professors).
In teaching or research, university organisation or projects: Together we make music in all its forms tangible for diverse fields of work and cultural spaces.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 25.06.2026.
The hearings will take place on 07.09.2026 and 08.09.2026 (1st round).