Main subject Trumpet Teacher Jazz

Inspire the next generation of jazz musicians

Are you an internationally active jazz trumpet player with a passion for teaching? At Conservatorium Maastricht, you will help shape the artistic and professional development of talented students and contribute to an inspiring international learning environment where artistic excellence, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

About the position

Due to the retirement of the current Main Subject Trumpet Teacher in September 2027, the Jazz Department is looking for a new colleague to join us.

We are looking for an inspiring and experienced teacher who has an established and excellent artistic career, a musician with an international reputation as a performer and teacher. A skilled communicator across cultures and a driven personality who takes initiative, ownership, and thinks creatively and solution-oriented. The candidate should possess teaching experience in higher music education and be regularly working with other internationally acclaimed musicians as a leader or sideman. Aside from his/her artistic profile, he/she should have a broad background in various styles of jazz and popular music.

Why work at Zuyd

Working at Zuyd means contributing to an ambitious university of applied sciences with strong regional roots and a clear vision for the future. With over 14,000 students and 30 research centres, we work every day on education and research that truly makes a difference.

We believe in everyone's unique talents. It starts with you, and we do it together. At Zuyd, you will find small-scale and personal education, an open culture, and a shared passion for development. It is no coincidence that we were named the Best Large University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids 2026.

Here, you will have the opportunity to grow and make an impact, for students, the professional field, and the region.

The team and working environment

Conservatorium Maastricht is an internationally oriented conservatoire, deeply rooted in the region and connected to the global music community. Within the Jazz Department, education, artistic practice, research, and innovation come together in an inspiring and collaborative environment.

You will join a team of dedicated educators and active professionals who are passionate about helping students develop their own artistic voice. Collaboration, creativity, and personal attention are central to our approach, both within the department and across the wider conservatoire community.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an inspiring musician and educator who combines artistic excellence with a commitment to student development.

You bring:

• A Master's degree in Jazz Trumpet.
• An established artistic profile as an active jazz musician and performer.
• Teaching experience, preferably within higher music education.
• Broad knowledge of jazz and popular music styles.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• An interest in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• The ability to work effectively in an international and intercultural environment.

What we offer

• It concerns a position of approximately 0.15 FTE. We would like to start with a one-year contract.
• The salary is up to Scale 11 of the CAO-HBO. This means a salary ranging from €4,427,64 to €6,677.44 gross per month based on a full-time appointment.
• Holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A generous number of vacation days.
• Professional development and employability hours, as well as a comprehensive vitality program.
• Please note: freelance (ZZP) contracts are not possible.

Applying

Submit your application by November 22, 2026, including your motivation letter, CV, and video links of recent performances via the apply button.

Applications sent directly to the contact person or via other channels will not be processed. A trial lesson will be part of the selection process. The interviews will be planned in week 50/51, 2026.

Questions? Contact Irja Zeper, Head of Programme Jazz:

irja.zeper@zuyd.nl

+31 6 28343636

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