Musician

About the Job
The University of Minnesota, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, has an occasional need for part‑time, temporary theatre arts or dance musicians to provide live music accompaniment for day or evening classes. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2025‑2026 academic year. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants will only be contacted should an active opening occur during the academic year. Positions may be appointed any time during the 2025‑2026 academic year: late August to late May or summer 2026.

Job Duties

Accompany classes, performances, and/or auditions through improvisation and/or reading music by sight.

Qualifications
Required:

Must be able to play a variety of music with a broad stylistic range and improvisatory flexibility.

Piano and/or percussion are the traditional instruments for dance accompaniment, but any instrumentalist who meets the qualifications will be considered.

For theatre accompaniment, must be able to read and play relatively difficult music by sight.

Must be reliable and able to meet class, rehearsal, and performance schedules.

Must be able to accompany in a wide range of sites for theatre and/or dance classes, as well as performances.

Preferred:

Experience accompanying dance and/or theatre classes and performances with a wide range of styles.

Strong improvising skills and broad rhythmic and metric range.

Ability to read music.

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $26.20 - $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

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