Staff Collaborative Pianist - Music

SUMMARY

This is a professional position responsible for providing musical accompaniment for rehearsals, performances, and special events in the School of Music. Collaborates regularly with students and faculty. Reports to Director of Accompanying.
QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in collaborative piano, piano performance, or related field is required. Doctorate in collaborative piano or piano performance is preferred.
Three years of related experience is required. Experience accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and choir is required. Experience obtained during undergraduate and graduate studies may be considered.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as collaborative pianist for degree recitals and upper-level juries.
Serves as collaborative pianist for vocal seminars.
Serves as collaborative pianist for studio classes and studio recitals.
Serves as collaborative pianist in large ensemble settings.
Serves as collaborative pianist for School of Music-sponsored competitions and vocal auditions.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May substitute for other collaborative pianists when needed.
May serve as collaborative pianist for other performances.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
Technical and musical mastery of the keyboard.
Strong sight-reading skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse body of musicians.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of application software and an understanding of the internet.
Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.

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