Accompanist, Part-Time

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking an accompanist for the College of the Arts. This role supports faculty, students, and staff through accompaniment for recitals, ensembles, rehearsals, auditions, and masterclasses, with duties across applied lessons and performances.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred for advanced level) with substantial accompanying experience. The position is based on the Kennesaw campus and requires collaboration and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent experience.
• Advanced level: Master's degree or 10+ years' accompanying experience.
• Bachelor's degree or less than 10 years' experience for intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Accompany department or assigned area within the College of the Arts.
• Provide accompaniment for a variety of music and applications including lessons, recitals, juries, ensembles, masterclasses, and auditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Email etiquette

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides accompaniment for a department or assigned area within the College of the Arts.

Responsibilities

Provides accompaniment for a variety of music and musical applications for faculty, students, and staff. Musical applications may include applied music lessons, recitals, juries, ensembles, masterclasses, and auditions.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience as noted below.

Required Experience

Advanced level: Master's degree or ten (10) or more years' experience accompanying in field or intermediate level with a specialized ensemble skill set for the assigned area.

Intermediate level: Bachelor's degree or less than ten (10) years' experience accompanying in field.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to follow vocalist/instrumentalist/conductor in rehearsals and performance.

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge in vocal and instrumental repertoire and techniques.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills.

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf