Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Basel
Lecturer for Major Jazz Saxophone and Saxophone Subject Didactics (5-25%)
- 04 September 2026
- 5 – 25%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join the Hochschule für Musik Basel as a Jazz-Saxophon instructor. This role offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Teach saxophone in Bachelor and Master programs, both individually and in groups.
- Support students across all study stages, enhancing their learning experience.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop innovative teaching methods and curricula.
Skills
- Must be an internationally recognized artist with teaching experience.
- Familiarity with jazz traditions and contemporary developments.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and strong network in the music education field.
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About the job
Whether in music creation, teaching, or reflection – we inspire with passion
Lecturer for Major Jazz Saxophone and Saxophone Subject Didactics (5-25%)
University of Music Basel FHNW, Jazz
Your tasks:
- You teach the major subject saxophone in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes
- You supervise students in all stages of their studies and provide both individual and group lessons
- You contribute your expertise across disciplines and collaborate with the lecturers at the institute on the further development of teaching
- Preparation and support of prospective music teachers for their future teaching activities at music schools, general education schools, and other music pedagogical contexts
- Conveying and reflecting on contemporary didactic, methodological, and pedagogical concepts of saxophone teaching
- Supervision of teaching internships, observations, and practical reflections
- Participation in the further development of study programmes and teaching concepts in the field of instrumental pedagogy
- Planning, implementation, and further development of saxophone subject didactics within teacher education
Your profile:
- You are an internationally recognised and well-networked artistic personality with excellent didactic skills and experience in higher education teaching
- Within jazz, you are familiar with both traditions and trends as well as the latest developments and are open to other musical styles and art forms
- You have a distinctive profile within your field, are able to inspire students both in saxophone technical-craftsmanship and artistic-innovative work, and guide them competently
- An additional qualification in clarinet is desirable
- You have several years of teaching experience with learners of different ages and educational levels (children, adolescents, and adults)
- You bring solid experience in teaching at a music school; experience in other music pedagogical contexts is an advantage
- You are familiar with the Swiss education system and are well connected in the music school landscape
- Broad knowledge of different teaching forms as well as the design of individual learning processes
- You hold relevant academic degrees and pedagogical qualifications
- You have further trained in higher education didactics or are willing to do so and understand the implementation of the performance mandate of universities of applied sciences as an exciting field of activity
- You have very good German language skills, both spoken and written
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 31.10.2026.
The recruitment process includes two rounds. The dates on 12.11.2026 and 09.12.2026 form the first round, with candidates invited to one of the two dates. The date on 13.01.2027 forms the second and final round.
