Part-Time Staff Accompanist & Piano Instructor

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

Overview

Utah State University Eastern invites applications for a part-time Staff Accompanist & Music Instructor. This multi-faceted role provides critical collaborative piano support for the choral ensembles while delivering high-quality instruction in both class piano and applied private lessons.

Responsibilities

Collaborative Pianist & Accompanist

• Serve as the primary accompanist for the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir during scheduled rehearsals.
• Attend all required dress rehearsals, evening performances, and concerts.
• Sight-read advanced choral literature and read open scores for rehearsing voice parts.
• Follow and collaborate closely with the Choral Director.
• Prepare piano accompaniments independently prior to rehearsals and performances.

Classroom & Studio Instruction

• Teach Group Class Piano (1-credit course meeting twice weekly), adapting instruction to accommodate students ranging from complete beginners to advanced levels.
• Utilize piano lab equipment and instructional software (such as Piano Marvel) for classroom management and individual learning paths.
• Provide private, applied piano lessons to assigned undergraduate music majors and non-majors, covering a varied repertoire of piano literature.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain academic records, and participate in juries, recitals, and auditions as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Demonstrated experience as a piano instructor and collaborative pianist.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music or a closely related field (or equivalent professional performance/teaching experience) preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced sight-reading ability, proficiency in open score reading, and familiarity with piano lab equipment and software (e.g., Piano Marvel).
• Teaching & Classroom Management: Proven ability to individualize instruction for students across various proficiency levels.
• Professionalism: Strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and student musicians.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate on experience

ADA

Utah State University Eastern is a regional campus of Utah State University located in Price, Utah. The Music Program provides students with opportunities to develop their musical skills through academic study, applied instruction, performance, and community engagement. Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.Additionally,USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

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