Piano Accompanist

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Piano Accompanist to serve for rehearsals and performances with the JJC Chamber Singers and Chorale. Responsibilities include providing accompaniment for vocal ensembles, student recitals, and complying with all legal obligations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Music degree and have two years of collaborative piano experience. This part-time position is crucial for maintaining the college's commitment to diverse and effective educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Master of Music degree required.
• Two years of experience as a collaborative pianist.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for vocal ensembles and student recitals.
• Comply with legal obligations and communicate discrepancies.
• Commit to the college’s mission and core values.

Skills

Collaborative piano skills

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano or related field

Job description

Piano Accompanist

Position Title: Piano Accompanist
Status: Part time
Department: Fine Arts
Division: Academic Affairs
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Department Chair
Hiring Range: $65.00 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty.

Position Summary

Serve as accompanist for all rehearsals and performances of the JJC Chamber Singers and the JJC Chorale. Be available for sectional rehearsals or to serve as substitute for choral director as requested. Serve as accompanist, as needed, for recitals and juries. Teach other music classes as needed.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for JJC vocal ensembles, student recitals, auditions, and jury examinations.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance or Music Education.
• Two years of experience as a collaborative pianist.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Collaborative Piano or Piano Performance.
• Piano accompaniment experience at the collegiate level.
• Piano accompaniment experience at the community college level.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

• Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

• Classroom teaching environment.

Benefits

Non-Union Support Staff, Professional, Administrative.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Scheduled Hours: 20