Collaborative Pianist

Overview

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities

The Colgate University Department of Music seeks a collaborative pianist to work with the choral ensembles, student recitals, other music ensembles and voice lessons. Experience working in collaboration with choirs is preferred but pianists who have worked with vocalists in any capacity or other instrumentalists will also be considered.
Qualifications

Professional Experience/ Qualifications
At least one post-secondary degree in piano performance or collaborative piano. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered
Fluency in open-score reading
Successful record of achievement in solo and collaborative piano performance
Must be a team player, with ability to work well with college-age students
Ability to travel to Colgate twice a week for rehearsals (Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-8:00pm, and extended hours during performance weeks
Commitment to performing and exploring diverse repertoire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in music with significant accompanying experience, Master’s degree preferred.
Additional significant accompanying experience may be considered instead of a degree.
Ability to sight read or prepare, prior to rehearsal, piano accompaniments and choral scores.
Education

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Under “Additional Documents Required”, please upload a sample of a performance video with an ensemble; duration 5 minutes.
Requisition Number
Requisition Number 2026CW017Posting
Temporary
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-8:00pm, and extended hours during performance weeks. Additional hours may be available to accompany students with recitals and performances.
Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/15/2025
Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
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