Piano Accompanist

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Piano Accompanist to support the JJC Chamber Singers and Chorale. The role includes accompanying rehearsals and performances, sectional rehearsals, and serving as a substitute for the choral director as requested.

Teaching other music classes may be required. The candidate should hold a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano or related field with at least two years of experience, and demonstrate cooperation with college staff and diverse student

Qualifications

• Master of Music in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance or Music Education (minimum).
• Two years of experience as a collaborative pianist (minimum).
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with college community and cultural competence.
• Commitment to the college’s core values of respect, inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for JJC vocal ensembles, student recitals, auditions, and juries.
• Comply with FERPA, ADA and regulatory obligations; communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Serve as accompanist for rehearsals, performances, and substitute for choral director as needed.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Choral rehearsal support

Score reading

Education

Master of Music in Collaborative Piano / Piano Performance / Music Education

Doctoral Degree in Collaborative Piano or Piano Performance (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: Piano Accompanist

Status: Part time

Department: Fine Arts

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Department Chair

Placement: Support Staff, NUH07

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 to do sectional rehearsals or 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

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano, Piano Performance or Music Education.
2. Two years of experience as a collaborative pianist.
3. 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.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

Classroom teaching environment.