Collaborative Pianist & Piano Instructor (Part-Time)

careers-usu; Price (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University Eastern invites applications for a part-time Staff Accompanist & Music Instructor. This position provides collaborative piano support for choral ensembles and delivers class piano and applied lessons to undergraduate music students.

The role requires strong sight-reading, open-score reading, and experience as a piano instructor. Teaching duties include group piano, private lessons, juries, recitals, and auditions, with commitment to student development.

Qualifications

• Experience as piano instructor and collaborative pianist.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field preferred.
• Advanced sight-reading ability and open score reading.
• Familiarity with piano lab equipment/software (e.g., Piano Marvel).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accompanist for the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir during rehearsals.
• Attend dress rehearsals, evening performances, and concerts.
• Sight-read advanced choral literature and read open scores for rehearsing voice parts.
• Prepare piano accompaniments independently prior to rehearsals and performances.
• Teach Group Class Piano (1-credit, twice weekly) for beginners to advanced students.
• Provide private, applied piano lessons to undergraduate music majors and non-majors.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain academic records, and participate in juries, recitals, and auditions.

Skills

Collaborative pianist

Piano instructor

Sight-reading

Open score reading

Teaching & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music

Tools

Piano Marvel

Job description

Utah State University Eastern invites applications for a part-time Staff Accompanist & Music Instructor. This position provides collaborative piano support for choral ensembles and delivers class piano and applied lessons to undergraduate music students.

The role requires strong sight-reading, open-score reading, and experience as a piano instructor. Teaching duties include group piano, private lessons, juries, recitals, and auditions, with commitment to student development.