Collaborative Pianist

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EKU Careers in Richmond, Kentucky, is seeking qualified candidates for a piano performance position. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Music and expertise in accompanying both vocalists and instrumentalists.

The role requires availability on campus for degree-required courses and recitals, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on faculty requirements. Applicants should be proficient in time management and communication to navigate multiple class schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music required.
• Experience as a collaborative pianist with both vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work during class times.

Responsibilities

• Provide accompaniment for degree-required courses and recitals.
• Rehearsal and performance times depend on faculty schedules.
• Work may involve evenings and weekends.

Skills

Piano performance

Collaboration with vocalists

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity 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.