Collaborative Pianist

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative pianist for the Richmond Campus to support degree-required courses and recitals. The role requires on-campus presence and coordination with EKU faculty to provide accompanying duties for vocalists and instrumentalists.

Flexibility for evenings and weekends is preferred, and rehearsal times will be determined by faculty based on course and recital needs, with a strong emphasis on professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music.
• High level of expertise in piano performance.
• Ability to accompany vocal and instrumental students.

Responsibilities

• Play for degree-required courses and recitals on campus.
• Accompany vocalists and instrumentalists as needed.
• Coordinate rehearsal times with EKU faculty; some evenings/weekends possible.

Skills

Piano performance

Accompaniment

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music

Job description

Title

Collaborative Pianist

Position Type

Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division

2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Non-Driver

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week

5 - 20

Contact Person

Tim Wiggins

Job Summary / Basic Functions

Qualified candidates will have a high level of expertise in piano performance and accompanying vocal and instrumental students. The position requires candidate availability to be on campus to play for degree-required courses and recitals. Preference is given to candidates who are able to fulfill accompanying duties during normal work hours. In many cases, work on evenings and weekends may be required. Rehearsal/Performance times will be determined by individual EKU faculty based on course and degree recital requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a collaborative pianist with both vocalists & instrumentalists
• Flexible work schedule & ability to work during the class times
• Some evenings & weekend performances
• Time management, may be working with multiple classes
• Communication, may need to communicate with multiple faculty to avoid scheduling conflicts

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 30 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time