Collaborative Pianist

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC seeks a Collaborative Pianist to provide piano accompaniment for students in applied music instruction (APPL) courses. Two pianists are needed for two adjunct positions, with duties including accompanying rehearsals, workshops, and departmental recitals.

The role emphasizes collaborative artistry and high-level keyboard proficiency, with duties centered in the Department of Music.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in piano performance or collaborative piano.
• Ability to accompany students in applied music instruction and in rehearsals, workshops, and departmental recitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for students in applied music instruction (APPL) courses.
• Accompany weekly lessons, rehearsals, workshops, and departmental recitals and auditions as requested by Music faculty.

Skills

Collaborative piano

Education

MM in Collaborative Piano

Job description

Position Information

Working Title Collaborative Pianist Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall FTE .75 = 30 hours/week, 12 months

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Central University, a constituent institution of the Universityof North Carolina System, is the nation’s first state-supported liberal artsuniversity for African Americans. Located in Durham, North Carolina, in the center of the Research TrianglePark, the University has an enrollment of 7,100 students. The Department of Music offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Jazz Studies, Music Performance and Music Industry. NCCU is one of only two HBCUs to offer a Master of Music Degree in Jazz Studies. Student ensembles include the University Choir, the Sound Machine Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Primary Purpose of Position

Provide piano accompaniment for students in applied musical instruction (APPL) courses. Accompanimental services include scheduled weekly applied lessons, rehearsals, workshops, departmental recitals and auditions requested by Department of Music faculty. Due to the increasing variety of collaborative keyboard needs, two pianists are needed for two adjunct positions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

A proficient knowledge and command of the piano keyboard, the ability to play the piano in rehearsal and performance for students at a high degree of technical consistency, proficiency and sensitive collaborative artistry.

Minimum Education/Experience

Completed graduate piano or collaborative piano studies (MM/MM in Collaborative Piano)

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

None apart from minimum education/experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Provide piano accompaniment for students in applied musical instruction (APPL) courses. Accompanimental services include scheduled weekly applied lessons, rehearsals, workshops, departmental recitals and auditions requested by Department of Music faculty. Due to the increasing variety of collaborative keyboard needs, two pianists are needed for two adjunct positions.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F000278 Open Date 08/12/2026 Close Date 09/04/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 08/17/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Multimedia File
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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