Accompanist II - Hourly/Intermittent POOL (COTA)

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,768 - 53,561; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is looking for an Accompanist II—Hourly/Intermittent to provide accompaniment for classes, performances, and auditions. Candidates should have special training in music and sound abilities in one or more musical instruments. The position is classified as entry-level, requiring a background check and entails working in a creative environment where professional behavior is expected. The compensation ranges from $26.69 to $38.88 per hour.

Qualifications

• Special training or coursework that facilitates composing, improvising, and accompanying.
• Experience with choral groups and soloists, both instrumental and vocal, is required.
• Ability to sight-read music scores is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accompaniment for classes and student performances.
• Accompany instrumental/choral ensemble performances and rehearsals.
• Accompany auditions and scholarship events.

Skills

Knowledge of fundamentals of harmony

Skill in playing one or more musical instruments

Ability to compose or improvise music

Ability to coach performing artists

Ability to transcribe music from recordings

Education

Special training or coursework in music

Job description

Join to apply for the Accompanist II - Hourly/Intermittent POOL (COTA) role at California State University, Long Beach.

Job Summary. This position provides accompaniment for classes, student performances, audition and/or special events. These performances include, but are not limited to master classes, choral groups, soloist, juries, recitals, and dance technique courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accompaniment for instrumental/choral student ensemble performances and rehearsals.
• Provide accompaniment for specialized music classes.
• Provide accompaniment for new student auditions, scholarship auditions and other special events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundamentals of harmony; skill in playing one or more musical instruments as accompanist.
• Ability to select appropriate dance music; ability to compose or improvise music; ability to coach performing artists; ability to transcribe music from recordings.

Education and Experience

• Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and improvising music and/or coaching and accompanying and experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and soloists (instrumental and vocal) or interpretive dances is required.
• Ability to sight read music scores preferred.

Classification

Accompanist II

Department

College of the Arts

Compensation

The salary range for this classification is $26.69 to $38.88 per hour.

Time Base

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR‑[e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education