Accompanist I

Job No: 557874

Work type: Staff

Location: Stanislaus - Turlock

Categories: Unit 9 – CSUEU – Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

Position Summary
Temporary hourly-intermittent position available on or after August 17, 2026, through August 16, 2027. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Accompanist I provides accompanying services to include studio voice lessons and small ensemble rehearsals.

Job Duties

Accompany voice lessons in faculty studios

Accompany voice students in studio performance classes

Accompany voice students in master classes

Perform in Directed Listening as needed during performance class and in performance juries during finals week

Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: None required

Experience: Familiarity with accompanying technique or proficiency as a musician

Preferred Qualifications

High degree of sight‑reading skills and piano performance

Ability to reliably meet lesson and rehearsal schedules

Preferred: three years of college‑level piano studies or comparable experience and training

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of fundamentals of harmony

Skill in playing as an accompanist

Ability to sight‑read music

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range
Anticipated starting salary $23.83 – $24.79 per hour depending on qualifications. Full range $23.83 – $34.71 per hour.

Application Deadline
July 22, 2026

Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, and other relevant checks, is required for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.

Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and may not be hired to perform CSU‑related work outside California.

Contact
Qualified candidates will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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