Accompanist I

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 32,828 - 36,244; Part time

Job summary

A state university in California is seeking an Accompanist I to support its School of Music. The ideal candidate should demonstrate compositional skills and knowledge of music theory to effectively accompany soloists and groups. This is a temporary, on-call position with a salary range of $23.83 - $26.31 per hour. Candidates must pass a background check. The role promotes inclusivity and collaboration within the arts community.

Qualifications

• Special training or coursework facilitating music composition.
• Thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups.
• Knowledge of harmony fundamentals and skill in playing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate dance music.
• Coach performing artists and transcribe music.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff.

Skills

Composing and improvising music

Accompanying choral groups

Knowledge of harmony

Ability to compose or improvise music

Sight-reading ability

Job description

Accompanist I

Classification: Accompanist I

Department: The School of Music within the Division of Academic Affairs has a mission to grow artistry, build community and advance distinction. These pillars are achieved by fostering an environment in which individual achievement and artistic expression thrive fully and equitably for our students. The School of Music offers a wide spectrum of degree programs and options with an overall emphasis in musical performance. The department’s goal is to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level of individual capability. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Accompanist I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $23.83 - $26.31 per hour

Work Schedule: Schedule will vary according to department needs. This is a temporary, hourly, intermittent, on‑call position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist. This is a non‑benefited position.

Essential Qualifications

• Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and improvising music and/or coaching and accompanying.
• Previous experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and soloists and coaching performing artists.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of harmony, as well as skill in playing one or more musical instruments as an accompanist.
• Ability to select appropriate dance music.
• Ability to compose or improvise music, coach performing artists, and transcribe music from recordings.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of music theory and harmonic structure, along with strong sight‑reading ability to accurately interpret and perform from written scores.
• Skill in accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and/or dancers in instructional and performance settings.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively and work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff within an academic environment to support instructional objectives.

Special Working Conditions: https://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5

Additional Information: California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job‑related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU‑represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://apptrkr.com/6980101