Collaborative Pianist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond is seeking a Collaborative Pianist to provide on-campus piano performance and accompanying services for degree-required courses and recitals. The role emphasizes collaboration with vocalists and instrumentalists, with duties scheduled by EKU faculty.

The position is seasonal or temporary, requiring flexibility to work in evenings and weekends as needed to support course and recital requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music is required.

Responsibilities

• Play for degree-required courses and recitals on campus.
• Accompany vocalists and instrumentalists as needed.
• Occasional evenings and weekend performances; rehearsal times set by EKU faculty.

Skills

Piano performance

Accompanying vocalists

Accompanying instrumentalists

Scheduling/coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music

Job description

Collaborative Pianist

Title: Collaborative Pianist

Position Type: Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 5 - 20

Contact Person: Tim Wiggins

Open Until Filled: No

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

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a collaborative pianist with both vocalists & instrumentalists
• Flexible work schedule & ability to work during 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.

Funding Source

Institutional

EEO 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.