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 Summary
Temporary hourly‑intermittent position available on or after August 17, 2026 through August 16, 2027 for the Music Department. Appointment will be made for 1 year from date of hire with possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

The 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:

Experience which has led to a familiarity with accompanying technique or any combination of experience and training which has led to proficiency as a musician.

Preferred Qualifications

High degree of sight‑reading skills and piano performance.

Ability to reliably meet lesson and rehearsal schedules.

It is preferred, but not required, that the incumbent demonstrates three years of college level piano studies or any comparable combination of 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 by an employee to successfully 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 hourly (step 1) – $24.79 hourly (step 3). Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full salary range $23.83 (step 1) – $34.71 (step 20) per hour.

Application Deadline
July 22, 2026

Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. The background check may include checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries as required. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the consideration of the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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.

Applicants requiring accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Information contained in this announcement may be subject to change without notice.

Advertised: Jul 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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