Part-Time Staff Accompanist and Piano Instructor

Part-Time Staff Accompanist and Piano Instructor Requisition ID: 2026-10760 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Price Category: Other Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Statewide and Online Education Department: SW Campuses RES-Eastern-Acad Units Advertised Salary: Commensurate on experience Overview Utah State University Eastern invites applications for a part-time Staff Accompanist and Music Instructor. This multi-faceted role provides critical collaborative piano support for the choral ensembles while delivering high-quality instruction in both class piano and applied private lessons. Responsibilities Collaborative Pianist and Accompanist * Serve as the primary accompanist for the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir during scheduled rehearsals. * Attend all required dress rehearsals, evening performances, and concerts. * Sight-read advanced choral literature and read open scores for rehearsing voice parts. * Follow and collaborate closely with the Choral Director. * Prepare piano accompaniments independently prior to rehearsals and performances. Classroom and Studio Instruction * Teach Group Class Piano (1-credit course meeting twice weekly), adapting instruction to accommodate students ranging from complete beginners to advanced levels. * Utilize piano lab equipment and instructional software (such as Piano Marvel) for classroom management and individual learning paths. * Provide private, applied piano lessons to assigned undergraduate music majors and non-majors, covering a varied repertoire of piano literature. * Evaluate student progress, maintain academic records, and participate in juries, recitals, and auditions as required. Qualifications * Experience: Demonstrated experience as a piano instructor and collaborative pianist. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Music or a closely related field (or equivalent professional performance/teaching experience) preferred. * Technical Skills: Advanced sight-reading ability, proficiency in open score reading, and familiarity with piano lab equipment and software (e.g., Piano Marvel). * Teaching and Classroom Management: Proven ability to individualize instruction for students across various proficiency levels. * Professionalism: Strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and student musicians. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" * Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate on experience ADA Utah State University Eastern is a regional campus of Utah State University located in Price, Utah. The Music Program provides students with opportunities to develop their musical skills through academic study, applied instruction, performance, and community engagement. Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and ac tivities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non- iscrimination).